Zip, I most assuredly have, through conversation, writing, and telephone calls. I do have the feeling, though, that pretty soon I will have some CO reps getting back in touch with all sorts of enticements. In the state of mind I am now, I can already hear myself telling them, "Nothing personal against you, but you tell whoever told you to bring this to stick it in a place where it might be of some use."

We stuck it out with CO through thick and thin, and now that times are good for them they seem to be forgetting those very customers who were instrumental in helping them to get to today. So screw me for running a business that emphasizes frugality and practicality, so much so that we grow when the rest of the economy shrinks, we thrive even after catastrophe strikes, and we give raises and merit bonuses when employess at other companies are getting laid off. F*ck you very much, CO.

That being said, I'm not denigrating CO for making a business decision. We all do this every day. But the way their business decision impacts my co-workers and me require me to make a business decision of my own. Isn't life grand?

I do hope and encourage those of you who are getting shafted to reciprocate CO's "looking out for #1" by taking action and switching your allegiance. Talk is cheap. Actions count.

[This message has been edited by Beef or Chicken? (edited 03-16-2002).]