• I have almost always left on good terms except once. Most people will want to do so even if it is through gritted teeth as sometimes friction develops in a highly pressured environment. There is no point burning bridges unless the case is extreme.

    The one time I was walked offsite was for a company that in its three year history to that point had only one person (out of many) leave of their own accord. The rest were literally marched offsite immediately. There were rumours of tribunals and people settling out of court (as I did). The company lasted a further two years before folding.

    I know that was slightly off topic but I wanted to highlight that occasionally it is not down to the individual but the corporate culture.

    As for ditching a DBA? I think I agree with almost everything everyone has said so far.

    Gaz

    -- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!