Well, GC just made
my day, at least.
Mr. Meinke, what can I say?? Everyone can remind you of what a great person you are but that doesn't help when you're stuck in a shtty job, now does it? I know what you're going through. You may think that you have so much seniority where you're at that it's not worth a change, but if it's really killing you to be there, is it worth it? All the money in the world doesn't make up for spending 8 hours a day in a place you hate. You've mentioned your grievances with your job many times and I know you deserve (and can get) better. Who knows, you may even end up with MORE cash in your pocket.
You've inspired us to be spontaneous and unpredictable so many times. I think it's time we inspired you to make the leap to another job. For a mischief-maker such as yourself to be stuck working for The Man is a bummer, not just for you, but for world karma!
This is the age of the job hunt. No one stays in one place forever anymore. It's so easy to look for new choices. Mister, march yourself right over to the Monster.com and get your ass looking! (Ok, maybe you should wait until you get home tonight.)
We believe in you, and it's time you believed in yourself.