In a phone conversation with a developer two weeks ago, I overheard him telling his accountant, "well, if I don't speak to you before the New Year, have a happy and healthy one." Well, certainly, there is nothing wrong with the best wishes, it is the timing that was humurous to me. 45 days before year's end. Why is everybody saying goodbye, see you next year. The kindness is pleasant.
It is the mental dismissal of the rest of the year that gets me. I live in Costa Rica, but this certainly has not changed my work ethic and dedication. It has always been why our company has been successful here, with efficient response time and constant communication. As the end of the year approaches, as much joy of the holiday season as it brings, it seems to breed "early departure" which seem to get earlier with the passing of each year.
It is funny. At this time of year, when we are planning closings, we have to plan them around when the attorneys are going on vacation, when the national registries is closing until mid January and when the banks are open. To those clients of ours who are listening, don't worry, we always find a solution.
