Jeff, I know you will end up in a better situation. Sounds like you were a loyal employee who put in his time. Myself, I switched over to a new job 3 years ago and have been working my tail off to advance when the time is right. There is little upward mobility, so when the top blows off my place of employment here in the next 3 months when the superintendent leaves, I will be ready to jump. I am just hoping all the sacrifices I have made will pay off.