I think for many people it's harder to justify a plane ticket alone that costs over $700, a hostel/hotel fee, and the fact that for many of us, Canada is no longer a cheaper option because of the weak american dollar. I understand your position, but I don't think Dexcon is high on the priority list for people - and if it ceases to exist, it still won't prevent people from flying across the country (and oceans) to get together. There is also nothing wrong with considering the idea that maybe such a convention would enjoy better attendance if it were every two years.
For me it's mostly a matter of bad timing - I won't even start working until June 23rd, and I don't want to ask for time off in the first few months. While I will finally have regular income after nearly a year of unemployment, I also have to consider the fact I get to pay a pretty hefty penny to join a union. :)
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Date: 2008-05-30 09:53 pm (UTC)For me it's mostly a matter of bad timing - I won't even start working until June 23rd, and I don't want to ask for time off in the first few months. While I will finally have regular income after nearly a year of unemployment, I also have to consider the fact I get to pay a pretty hefty penny to join a union. :)