I think France looks very attractive for a four year sabattical. Too much attitude. I can't stand attitudes like yours. Try California wines, they're not quite as over-hyped as the French. I'm a 27 year old woman in LA and my stock options ain't worth diddly.
G imme a break and move on already.
A s for France, please, stop stealing stuff from Pierre Salinger. At least he had the balls to actually make good on his pledge to move if Dubya got it. Tough story, but common. Your stock price ain't gonna go up, so sell it now and try to cut your losses. Don't accept stock options.