So here, I am after a brief hiatus... Today my workplace carries a somber atmosphere. We have been sold to another company and the first half of the transaction is today. The other half of the operation will be transferred sometime in May. Half my coworkers will be at another location from Monday and the rest of us will keep working at tying the loose ends. It has been only about six months, in which I have learned a lot. I can say that I am truly looking forward to what is going to be next. I have a good feeling. It is weird, to stare and so many challenges ahead and still be hopeful. But that is the way, "a llorar pa' maternidad"
On other news I finally have started using my iPod a little more. I downloaded my Marketplace podcast, a couple of stand-up comedy podcasts, and my fix of The Economist. Being a tech guy, I find it funny that I do not have always the latest gadgets. Heck, I had a paper dayrunner until last year! But, if you had work with computers for an average of 10 hours per day for the last 12-15 years you might want to back off from technology a litle bit. Honestly, I should have started sooner.
PMP Update - I am at a loss here... Almost three weeks behind schedule!! My application is ready just need to complete my training and study. It is crunch time and I need to finish!!!! I need to tighten my belt and complete it!
I have been trying to avoid news from Puerto Rico, the whole thing is a complete mess. Another example of how the system can be used to favor those with real power. In my view, it boils down to a matter of money. For example Rossello's net worth was a several hundred thousands of dollars which became several millions at the end of his administration. Now, at less than 70,000 a year sounds a little strange. Get's an illegal pension in which one person is in jail. In less than 24 hours over $80k were raised to cover the excess payments that he received, and no one even hinted the word investigation. I agree with Anibal Vega Borges, that the Governor does not need to resign if he has done nothing wrong. If he or anyone in his circle failed, then they have to pay the price.
The problem I have is with the circus that has been put up around the case. Politicians have been like vultures trying to gain anything from it. Additionally I have a problem with the State Comptroller "cogiendo pon" with the federal authorities when his responsibilities to Puerto Rico are to submit any referrals to the State Justice Department not playing the opposition paladin asking the Governor's resignation. In the end the personal tragedy transcends into our institutions, and society in general. The people's faith in their legal, political and economic systems will continue to deteriorate as politicians care more about how much money they can make for them and their "compadres" and making the opponent look bad not matter what the cost rather than act like true statesmen and doing the right thing for Puerto Rico.
Keep tuned.
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