[dd74]

First of all, I don't think you want this in "The U.S.A. is Dead" thread. You should move it.

Secondly, I know people in business and academia who would give their eye tooth (whatever that is) to work at USC. I certainly would not want to upset that gig if I were in a nice post there. USC is an institution unto itself, and has tremendous world-wide clout. If you feel the need to leave, you should do so, but to an employer of equal stature - not a small start up.

Also - and very important in my view, - can't your son go to USC for free because of your long-term employment there? I know a physics professor at SC who sent his daughters there free of charge. It makes a difference when facing what may soon become an average college tuition of $100,000.