Well, this one's simple for me. I would notify them ASAP and return the money. It's not my money. Never mind that it's their incompetence. The...

Actually, I do get raises if the legislature says we do. Fortunately, I have gotten small raises the last two years.

However, I'm afraid that will be it for a...

Ralph,

The management at your place sounds terrible. The fact that they don't even share industry magazines with you seems symbolic of the whole mindset there.

I work in the public...

It will be interesting to see what happens in the next several years. Based on the reluctance of most companies to encourage or even allow telecommuting, I'm afraid I...

I like Steve's idea of possibly trading some $$ for some benefits. I am one of those "older" baby-boomer workers, and I am eligible to retire in 8 years....

You're not a wimp at all. I don't know what I would have done if I coudn't have found jobs that were in line with my values.

Also, I have...

Certainly, employers have checked my job history and education history and references. I have never had to take a drug test and would not. I've not had my...

Wow. I am truly saddened by how many of you are willing to "bend over and take it".

The only thing that is an employer's business is your skill set...

Oh boy, you pushed my buttons with this one.

I think drug testing is stupid, immoral, and just plain Nazi. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

If I was at...

Thanks for the article. I know I don't use derived tables enough and now I feel armed to do so.

Congratulations, Steve!

You have created a fantastic forum here that benefit so many. You definitely deserve the recognition!!

Sambo,

Life is WAY too short not to find happiness. OK, you can't have Lisa back, but there's a lot you can have. Maybe it wasn't Lisa at all...

I went to Clark University in Worcester, MA, and it is a great school. I am an alumni representative for Clark in my city now.

I would be honored to...

Congratulations! It sounds like you are going to have a great time.

I, too, am one with lots of hobbies so I'm envious!!

However, I will remain here at my desk...

That was an excellent article. I look forward to seeing the workaround!

Thanks.