I would most likely echo working on your temper. I too have been there a few times and lost some good girls in the past, and good ones at that. Sounds obvious, but open communication should be the motto going forward.
I think A&D companies will see an increase in stock price across the board after the elections depending on who wins of course. Im also fairly bullish on tech stocks, with all of the M&A activity happening in the sector, I can only see market caps increasing for the time being.