so they finally figured out that i don't do any work. fortunately, they weren't any happier about it than i have been. they aren't crazy about paying me all this money for attending meetings when i'm not making them any money. luckily they're not going to do anything about my old pay -- they just want it fixed. well, that's not my problem. the way they're gonna fix it is by giving me more work! woo! so now i won't be sitting around all day waiting to go home, which will presumably make the days go by a little faster. and i'll be able to make some more money. everybody wins.