Maybe you're a few years from retirement and your core skillset is itanium. Maybe you just need a paycheck. It was developed and maintained in many locales, inc

Maybe you're a few years from retirement and your core skillset is itanium. Maybe you just need a paycheck. It was developed and maintained in many locales, including ones without a lot of alternative employment choices for an architect or vlsi designer. I've met lots of engineers who are deeply passionate, but I've also met plenty for whom it's really just a job.