By the Grace of G-d4th of Teves, 5741Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of Nov. 16th, to which you write about possible developments in 1981 and ‘82 in regard to your present position, and ask what plans to make.

Inasmuch as there is some time before the situation will require a definite step, and until then there could possibly be changes, it is in general somewhat premature to make a decision at this time. Besides, a decision would depend on a number of details which are not specified in your letter, and it is often altogether difficult to present a situation, in all details in a letter.

In light of the above, I would suggest that when it will get closer to the time when an actual decision has to be made, you should discuss the situation with local knowledgeable friends.

In general, it is advisable to keep in mind, in regard to any future plans, that the best prospects for success in the natural order of things would more likely be to an area to which you already have knowledge and experience and contacts, or in a very similar line. From this, it would also follow that as long as you can stay on your job, this would have a preference, unless there would be overriding reasons. However, all this is by way of a general observation.

One very important point, which applies to all cases, is that when a Jew strengthens adherence to the Torah and Mitzvoth, this, in addition to being a must for its own sake, widens the channels to receive G-d's blessings, including the blessing to find the proper solution to whatever problem that arises.

I would suggest that you should have your Tefillin and Mezuzoth checked to make sure they are Kosher, if this has not been done within the past twelve months.

With blessing,

M. Schneerson