Just to keep you guys in the loop on all of this: My computer is working again (and the old one I was using died, too; it remains dead because the motherboard is fried), However, I think I am going to drop some money on getting a laptop cooler for it because I’m paranoid about overheating it now.
The new job is fantastic, and I think it’s going to stick, but it’s also demanding MANY hours from me.
I really loved all the responses to that first set of questions I posted! I’m looking forward to posting more.