I know how you feel. i think working for the government is like a rehab program for me as I despise red tape and chafe under stifled leadership.

It's good you have learned this about yourself...helps in the longer term to make changes. So why do you need a date as an excuse to come into O-town? Geez lol

T&T rocks! I go there (as it's nearby) to grab chinese takeout or some sushi and onigiri. Cornwall doesn't have good asian cuisine?

So now that you've confirmed, what's your plan?

hey, man, thanks for listening.

As for this book and the revelation - I can relate. I'm a highly productive / hard working guy who is a BIG non-conformist. If you can do it, you need to find something that you enjoy and you can do on your own terms. Eventually consulting or running your own business might be a good destination career. Trick will be to find some realm that you are passionate about and are good at.