Mr. Meyer and Ms. DeSisto were satisfied with the current state of their careers. Many of
their contemporaries had leaped into the Internet craze after reeving MBAs in the mid-1990s and
were now searching for new positions in a tough job market. By contrast, Mr. Meyer and Ms. Desisto
not only had challenging and rewarding positions with an Internet survivor, they were part of a
prestigious and highly respected organization. They did not believe now was a good time for a major
change.