I spent twelve years training for a career that was over in a week. Joe Namath spent one week training for a career that lasted twelve years.
Californians invented the concept of life-style. This alone warrants their doom.
I wish HP nothing but the best. I think HP is an icon. Those of us who had their careers in the Valley think of Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett as role models. We would love to be half as good as they were.