Ahem, getting back to the OP for a moment.
I liked glatt's advise, also. One of my major problem is that I don't want to add to Carmen's worries when she's going through such a bad time. That's why I'm thinking of negotiating directly with Bill who is currently basking on the beach somewhere in California. So, if I tell him I want minimum wage and his response is to fire me, that would be illegal, right? I want to talk with Bill at the very last minute (he's due back next week), so he won't have the chance to train someone else in my place. If Judy and I split the time equally, we'll each work 48 hours/week. For that miserable sum? Hopefully, Bill will listen to the voice of reason without enacting reprisals against anyone.
And Shawn, you're just a natural at threadjacking!
