sci.research.careers

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007, Old Pif wrote:

> On Jul 30, 9:57 am, Straydog wrote:
>> (this is sci career related since the job is CEO and the topic area is
>> computer software, therefore science).
>>
>> WSJ a couple days ago had an article on this. His existing yacht (400+
>> feet long), he says is too big. when he comes into ports, he has to tie up
>> where the oil tankers are, the cargo ships, etc., because his yacht is too
>> big for the yacht marinas. So, the new yacht is going to be 260 feet long
>> and going to be built in Europe.
>>
>
> If he were really wealthy he could build personal marina in every port
> of his interest.

At first, this is a good idea. But, I thought for a few seconds and this
idea has a defect: If he had a personal marina in every port of interest,
then all of his "competitor" yachts could not come and visit because they
are too small and/or could have to pay bigger fees to be "near" The Larry.

Psychologically, and egotistically it is better to just be able to say "I
have the biggest yacht" or "the second biggest yacht" and forget the
practical details of life.

The fact they he is cutting length means that he is
> on budget.
>

This may have some validity, too.