Esldanmac, I certainly hope this is the case. Given his outstanding educational background and solid career path, he may have been shocked by not getting the promotion. Now so many days have passed, how can he credibly re-enter his life? Or maybe the missed promotion coincided with a personal loss and created an emotional impact he could not handle? Tim, if youre out there, you have so much to give. You can come back and everything can be sorted out. Think of Mr Bojangles: he needs to be reunited with you.