Hey, I have one more post to make here. Working toward a goal, say getting a stuff you like is alright, I guess. Doing something for your next career, you spotted and reacted the right way to the d-baggery that is rampant, which I think is more important thing to take out of this. You had such a difficulties getting there, the inner turmoil you described needs a reward too, I suppose. Gaming laptop, I used to consider myself as self confessed geek, not many parts inside are replaceable, I guess you know that already. What did you really get from this experience, if I may ask? You don't have to answer that.

Fossil fuel, which we all know as a limited natural resource, cigarettes which kills, and I have to say, your power hungry gaming laptop! Enjoy it while it lasts, I really mean it.

You(We) are going to outlast the laptop as well as the gas station. Their BS and d-baggery are partly the blame for what you had to go through. Don't just let them pay you off.,,,,,,,

Anyhow, I enjoyed reading your insightful posts, thanks and congrats to you one more time.