RE: aforementioned momentous news –> So, last month, Martha’s employer here in Switzerland announced they were cutting 25% of their research and development staff here in Neuchâtel. Obviously, this has had us very worried. Add to this that, when asked if they would pay to send home non-EU folks like us who would lose their work permits along with their jobs, the answer was a confused “We hadn’t thought of that. We’ll get back to you”. This with the ongoing health problems with Sammy have made things unpleasant around here for the past few weeks. Martha’s been in a near-panic, applying for every job she can find, while I apishly try to provide moral support for stressed wife and ill child.
Yesterday (Thursday), the company made its announcement regarding specific projects/people being eliminated, and with great relief I can report that we’re staying in Neuchâtel for the foreseeable future. Sadly, some of Martha’s teammates who relocated here and/or have new babies of their own were not so lucky. Our joy at not having to pull up stakes and haul Sammy somewhere else is tinged with commiseration with them, as will as condolences for friends who’ve been having far worse months than us. Stay strong, one and all.