ShyTorque's account will strike a chord with many of us here in the UK and all said without a single hint of bitterness - reality may be slightly different on the other side of the pond however!
Whining is a self destructive kind of emotion, far better to count one's blessings and continue working as long and as hard as you feel able.
Last edited by sapco2; 14th Nov 2013 at 17:30.