[Superman]

Perhaps you should have invited a labor union into the discussion.

Just kidding. I support you, Len. You tolerate my whining and troublemaking here, and I can see you are a reasonable man. The ship has to be saved, even if the cost is a couple of crew.

I've terminated people before also. It's like a slap in the balls with a porcupine, only it hurts more.

I'm guessing you did all you could. You'll get no second-guessing from me. At least, not this time.

Another thing to consider is that when doors close, others open. It is very likely that those two have developed dry, boring economic lives. Their next gig will be much more stimulating. Sometimes getting kicked out into the cold helps your focus, and things end up better than before.

sorry for your stress, Len.