> How about hotmail? or some other free e-mail account? is it also blocked? and if so...it's about time to start looking for another job. Personally, I couldn't stand to work for a company that was so restrictive.
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> Ti'my company is great...maybe you should apply!'cia

There is my Rinkmail account. But everything goes through the company server, whether its my company address through the email server, or web-based email through the internet server. So none of it would be truly confidential.

Let me say this: I work for a great company. The benefits are wonderful, and I really enjoy the work that I do. The people are great and I don't have any uncomfortable personality conflicts with anyone. I just have this one little whine about how the IM dept. operates.

Let me also say this: I and a lot of other people prayed months for me to get this job. I believe God led me into this job, and when the time comes, He'll lead me onward to bigger and better things. That time, as far as I know, has not yet come. I'm still relatively young and inexperienced in my field, and I think it would be really good for my resume if I could stay and work in my present job for at least another few years.

All things told, I have a very good situation, and I should be thankful for it. I am thankful for it. I shouldn't be complaining about such a trivial thing. I shouldn't be making you all listen to me whine. Sorry!

Gri"yes, I'd like a little cheese with my whine..."shny