Doc -- good that that man was able to stand up for you even if it didn't work out in the long run. At least you didn't compromise what you believed.

I'm glad you explained a little more, Ariel ... that wouldn't be the same situation in this country. People lie and steal here just because they can.

Wick ... I'd like to believe that ... unfortunately I don't see a lot of evidence to think that those who screw others don't benefit. Just look at all those Wall Street executives who rake in millions while their companies went under. In all honesty sometimes I wonder if I wouldn't be happier without ethics and a conscience. I can't change who I am though. I will just suck it up and do what I gotta do to get by.

Jay ... I will take care of me ... always have always will. It's just bloody hard sometimes. This situation is really hard for me because I am personal friends with a couple of the reps from 2 suppliers. I know I can't lie to them. I will be seeing both of them this week. Not sure what to say to them but I know it will be honest. If I can't be honest with my friends I have no right to call them friends.

The birth control pill I am on prevents ovulation so it doesn't work the same way you described, Ariel ... there can never be a fertilized egg.

It's strange that this work issue has come up about honesty and lies. Today I found out that someone I thought was my friend has been lying to me for over a year about just about everything .... even stupid every day things. I am a mess of emotions right now but one thing I know for sure ... I may have to put up with sh*t at work ... I don't have to put up with it from anyone else. I don't know this person any more ... probably never did. Doing what Jay always says ... turning and walking away and not looking back. It's still so weird to have all these trust-related isses at the same time. Hope like hell there aren't any more lurking around.