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One positive from the pandemic was the realization that in-person conferences are almost always a waste of time and money.
If an online conference goes sideways, it’s easy enough to close the browser and carry on.
I like them because so long as it's paid for by work it's just a paid vacation, you don't really need to attend anything, just go to some museums, use your allowance to get some food. Nobody asks questions.
Exactly. Pay for your own vacation.
Edit: Sorry, on re-reading, I think I missed a sarcasm cue.
Nah.