10 years ago, I controlled millions of lines of code, everything on the Tandem, including its operations and had access to all of Mgm's online systems.
Now, I'm adding a column to a report, and it pays almost just as well.
Go Figure? A lot can change in a few years.
I'm actually doing very well compared to the programmers at Valley Bank and Mgm Grand. Some became store clerks. Some struggled to retire. Their are programmers in Vegas that are still working, but can't change jobs. They're stuck.
I guess what really gets me down though is
This contract was supposed last longer. I already had the total earnings calculated before I moved.
But my contract turned out to be a mess. It got sold, then delayed for a month.
And my business in Vegas started to really take off right after I accepted this contract. The Yellow Book ad made it work.  But I knew if I didn't take this contract, my programming career would be over.
So I'm not sure what I've accomplished here. 
I must be crazy! I don't want to go back to Vegas. I'd like to stay here.
But I can't unless I figure out some kind of solution. I still have a house and my Nevada corporation is good, even here.
I doubt having a Segway dealership would work out
Unless I could get a contract with the Police, or maybe FORT KNOX...haha.
Anyway, I'll probably be done at the bank before November.
We have the apartment leased until February, so there's going to be a lot of time to think about our next move in life.
However, financing is so much easier to get when you have an active income. So, the pressure is on.