When I last wrote here, it seemed like a lifetime ago. Life has taken so many twists and turns since then that I can't help but feel appreciative. The most essential news is that I am now working for one of the world's largest IT companies and couldn't be happier. Not that I'm making more money. In fact, I am being paid less than I was at my last business. It is even less than the second offer I almost took four hours ago.