Aimee, I know you're going to get the job and I am counting the days down to when you get to leave self-absorbed asshat. And, exactly as others have said, he cared not one fucking iota when your sister needed you. And the latest slimeball thing with the internet and spyware? You need to be outta there. And you shall be! I am fulla glee for you.
Kristin, I am very happy to hear they're giving you good care. But I am outraged that a private school teacher has to forego PAY when she is in the hospital with pneumonia. Sorry, but that's a piss-poor policy. Firstly, like you haven't spent ENTIRE weekends and sometimes vacations working? Grading? Prepping? Answering student e-mail? It's an outrage that they require flexibility on your part, but allow you none when it comes to a very serious illness. I won't apologize for my rant. I am sick to death of hearing how many Americans go to work when they're sick and can't pay for healthcare when CEOs get 30 million dollar bonuses for failing companies.
Vortex, it's sweet and thoughtful of you to give her a prezzie, and I understand your irritation at her sudden bout of flakedom. But what Sox says; she may be overwhelmed with stuff right now. If you track her down and give her the prezzie, she'll be undoubtedly touched and think of you fondly. And maybe pass on the kindness to someone else in her life - maybe even someone who doesn't "deserve" it right then. :)
Steph, I think you oughta go sneeze a bid wad of goo onto your boss's arm. On accident, of course. And then smile and say, "oh, don't worry, it's a fake cold, so that's imaginary snot!"