"I would, but I'm paralyzed with not caring very much."

*hearts Ginger*

if you ever thought "Bushitler" was cute

Huh, how did I miss THAT one over the years? I don't think I ever heard it! But it does not surprise me. (Don't think it's cute, though, cause it sounds in my head more like "shit" than "Hitler")

I have felt hate in some of the comments here over the years and it bothered me. Not enough to leave, or to stop caring about the people here, but enough that once in a decade I opened my mouth.

Nope, I'm sure you're right, there's been hate. And I think you're right and brave to speak up. Can't promise there won't be more, but I respect you for your thoughts. And even more for coming back after all the "but you knew we were liberals when you started!" justifications. :)

I know I'm in a tough situation. I'm going to come clean with my boss tomorrow and deal with the consequences.

I talked to my dad tonight and one thing that I realized is getting fired is not actually the worst thing that could happen. The worst would be that I go to them, I admit my mistakes, I ask for help, and I'm told that for the most part I'll just have to deal.

At some point the stupid ass spreadsheet system is going to be changed. Maybe it will be so automated and easy it won't matter if I have to answer the phones.

So I guess I'll just deal with things, try to do better, and try not to let the job stress me out too much. And sock away money like crazy to move.

A year is a long way away but I was planning on leaving around this time next year to move to Vermont.

What meara said.

Thank you, meara and Sophia. {{{{askye}}}

I want to weigh in but I skipped a bunch to get here. Let me just say I really love what a safe place this board can be for all to say what we're feeling. I'm sorry for the offense I've caused from time to time but I am awed by how gently I've been made aware of it.

Also, askye, as a person who also answers phones, I do have to tell you that people who do not answer phones have no idea how much work it is/is not possible to get done. It is pretty random. Since I am in a university system, I was able to hire a student to back me up on the phone, but I think most people assume that you can somehow concentrate with constant interruptions, an it is really hard.

Shari H wrote stuff.

Like I said, firmly pro-you. All that stuff you wrote was well said. I still profoundly disagree with most of it, but I have a better understanding now of why you believe it, and it makes me more pro-you.

This is kinda awesome

Monopoly games aided POW escapes

No wonder they won't let prisoners play D&D.