In the early 90’s I’d been working in the I.T. industry selling computers and digital typesetting equipment, remember that this was before the technical advances we enjoy today so then it was leading edge. The company I worked for at that time was in negotiations with another American company, when they were bought there had to be some personnel changes and as the newest recruit even though I’d recently won an award I was made redundant. I think letting me go was their best financial option, so I received three months severance pay and waved bye bye. Being able to use my company car for three months would help getting into London for interviews and picking up my kids for weekends etc.
Anyway my ex wasn’t too happy knowing I wouldn’t be able to keep up with my maintenance payments although it wouldn’t affect her dramatically, sadly she decided to take me to court over this. As I mentioned yesterday she was in a very good position financially owning two houses, one at the time was worth around £350,000 and she rented out the smaller one. When I went to court I honestly expected a slap on the wrist and told to make up the shortfall as soon as I found a new job. When the three female magistrates sentenced me to 42 days in prison I was shocked and quite frankly devastated because I thought it would be the end of my visits to the USA. It was only when I came out that I learned that my civil offence didn’t have the same restrictions on travel to America, big relief to me. Four years later I was to embark on the best adventure of my life, so far of course.
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