Interview question

On an interview, what would be the best way to answer this question: What would you say is your weakness?
(? for R.D.H.'s)

...asks the unemployed hygienist.

It explains all of the Chicken Little talk you do here, about how the NORTHEAST IS SATURATED!!!!!! NO JOBS!!!!!!!!!1

Really, what you were trying to say was, I CAN'T LAND A JOB!!!!!!

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: ...asks the unemployed hygienist.

It explains all of the Chicken Little talk you do here, about how the NORTHEAST IS SATURATED!!!!!! NO JOBS!!!!!!!!!1

Really, what you were trying to say was, I CAN'T LAND A JOB!!!!!!

How about using a polite and informative response to questions instead of being an inconsiderate ( ).

Let's cut out the nastiness. It's pointless.

The economy sucks. Attorneys and nurses are getting laid off. We have lost over 6M jobs this past year. So yes, there are very few jobs.

Teethpeople, I'm surprised at the things you have written. It is easy to be nasty when your identity is hidden.

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida said: Let's cut out the nastiness. It's pointless.

The economy sucks. Attorneys and nurses are getting laid off. We have lost over 6M jobs this past year. So yes, there are very few jobs.

Teethpeople, I'm surprised at the things you have written. It is easy to be nasty when your identity is hidden.

Hello Mary, Thank you for letting Teethpeople know how she sounds.
If she can't make polite and reasonable responses , I guess that's who she is. I hope if she has a position in any office, that her patients don't receive her caustic attitude.

BM in Raymond, New Hampshire said: On an interview, what would be the best way to answer this question: What would you say is your weakness?
(? for R.D.H.'s)

Ok this person needs an answer!!!!

I would think the best thing to say is
At times, I can be a bit too much of a perfectionist. I usually
like this to be brought to my attention, as I am willing to
work as a team player to promote harmony and peace in the dental
office.

That perfectionist response, I've read a lot that it is just too much of a clichet - so I don't use it.

What I have used is, "I tend to go out of my way to help others and I tend to get taken advantage of."

Damn, girl. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I was a court reporter 20 years ago with RPR status. I have a paralegal degree. I have teacher certification for English 6-12. AND I CAN'T GET A F'G JOB!!!

Right now I am practicing my shorthand speed so I can go back to court reporting - somewhere in the United States (maybe not Florida).

Play nice.

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida said: Damn, girl. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I was a court reporter 20 years ago with RPR status. I have a paralegal degree. I have teacher certification for English 6-12. AND I CAN'T GET A F'G JOB!!!

But you're not spending your time trying to discourage other people on account of your own struggle. Pretty huge difference there.

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida said: That perfectionist response, I've read a lot that it is just too much of a clichet - so I don't use it.

What I have used is, "I tend to go out of my way to help others and I tend to get taken advantage of."

Yeah, but no matter what response you give, it is considered
a cliche.
Your reply could be interpreted as a "oh pity me" and mine could
be "I really dont have a weakness"
I think no matter what the response is, no one is going to admit
true weakness..at least I hope not.

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: Right, the problem here is my "nastiness"--not the fact that BM routinely discourages people from entering a perfectly viable profession and job market because he/she is not able to land a position him/herself.

This is ridiculous. BM is little more than a troll. And I'm the bad guy for pointing that out?

This forum shouldn't be a "venting" place for people who can't get their lives together, especially when those people routinely discourage would-be hygienists.

Troll? Perhaps. But is this troll with or without merit??
There are no jobs when you compare to nursing.
This perfectly viable profession can only be perfect if there
is a job demand. Acting is a perfectly viable profession, but
there is no demand for actors. Anyone going into any profession
should research job opportunities first and foremost. MOST do
not, and that is really, really sad.

nojobs in Toronto, Ontario said: Yeah, but no matter what response you give, it is considered
a cliche.
Your reply could be interpreted as a "oh pity me" and mine could
be "I really dont have a weakness"
I think no matter what the response is, no one is going to admit
true weakness..at least I hope not.

Very true.

nojobs in Toronto, Ontario said: Troll? Perhaps. But is this troll with or without merit??
There are no jobs when you compare to nursing.
This perfectly viable profession can only be perfect if there
is a job demand. Acting is a perfectly viable profession, but
there is no demand for actors. Anyone going into any profession
should research job opportunities first and foremost. MOST do
not, and that is really, really sad.

Actually, being in the United States, we just expect jobs to be available - like the were up until the 70's. Times have changed.

When I first moved to Florida in Tampa, I couldn't get a job as a court reporter because Florida had no standards for court reporters. I had RPR status (Registered Professional Reporter). I was not a beauty queen at 23. Those getting the jobs were the pretty girls without RPR status. To make a long story short, some of them had gone through "shot-gun" paralegal programs and really were not qualified - did not have the 225 speed.

ERROR: Shot gun court reporting programs.

I hope to share some helpful advice I learned in University. While this is one of my least favorite general interview question, I was taught to answer this by offering a "shadow strength." What this means is that you figure out your strengths and you figure what weaknesses could result from this strength if taken to an extreme.

nojobs in Toronto, Ontario said: Troll? Perhaps. But is this troll with or without merit??
There are no jobs when you compare to nursing.
This perfectly viable profession can only be perfect if there
is a job demand. Acting is a perfectly viable profession, but
there is no demand for actors. Anyone going into any profession
should research job opportunities first and foremost. MOST do
not, and that is really, really sad.

And the name of the person who said this is NOJOBS.

The truth is so simple. This forum is full of hygienists who haphazardly apply their own failure to the profession in general. Is the economy bad in general? Of course it is. But there are practices hiring hygienists in every state and province. I graduated last year into a market that BM describes as COMPLETELY SATURATED--yet almost every person I graduated with was able to find a job.

This is a HUGE problem on this forum. People who poo-poo the profession because THEIR career isn't going the way they'd hoped.

And that's wrong.

Teethpeople, You definitely have anger issues, and have a need to
to insult. I am currently working and YOUR negativity and name calling is not necessary in order to get across your own problems. I have posed this question, because I find alot of new and older R.D.H.'s still seeking employment. The interview process appears to be more indepth than it was 2 years ago and employers ask more pyschological questions. Anyone that has given constructive info. Thank you. Those who choose to make themselves the center of the question, need to relax. I have given positive info. not putting down a persons character online and not written as this person chooses to do=demeaning and defamitory.

nojobs in Toronto, Ontario said: Ok this person needs an answer!!!!

I would think the best thing to say is
At times, I can be a bit too much of a perfectionist. I usually
like this to be brought to my attention, as I am willing to
work as a team player to promote harmony and peace in the dental
office.

I asked this question as a "general question" that is often asked now. I am presently employed, and thought others who visit the R.D.H. sight might find good responses.

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: And the name of the person who said this is NOJOBS.

The truth is so simple. This forum is full of hygienists who haphazardly apply their own failure to the profession in general. Is the economy bad in general? Of course it is. But there are practices hiring hygienists in every state and province. I graduated last year into a market that BM describes as COMPLETELY SATURATED--yet almost every person I graduated with was able to find a job. This is a HUGE problem on this forum. People who poo-poo the profession because THEIR career isn't going the way they'd hoped.

And that's wrong.

Depends on the location. Ontario has over 30 schools..it is
completely saturated. You wont find a full-time job that easy
in Ontario. I know of 2yr grads who are still looking for FT.
Not to mention numerous new grads that have relocated. So not
every province has a surplus of jobs.

On the flipside of the huge problem is the fact that there are
many imposters pumping hygiene(perhaps school owners). This is also a HUGE problem. It goes both ways.

nojobs in Toronto, Ontario said: Depends on the location. Ontario has over 30 schools..it is
completely saturated. You wont find a full-time job that easy
in Ontario. I know of 2yr grads who are still looking for FT.
Not to mention numerous new grads that have relocated. So not
every province has a surplus of jobs.

On the flipside of the huge problem is the fact that there are
many imposters pumping hygiene(perhaps school owners). This is also a HUGE problem. It goes both ways.

Thank you for your imput. Please read BLOGS from Suzanne in Terre Haute, IN, she is always informative and has a professional manner to others. She has addressed the issue of Dentists imput to open more schools in Dental Hygiene, since a few years ago we as professionals had more prospects. Good luck in your career.

BM in Raymond, New Hampshire said: Teethpeople, You definitely have anger issues,[QUOTE]

Nothing that I've written gives even a remote indication of an anger problem. A person who sees, then describes an injustice "definitely" has "anger issues"? I'm not angry, I just think that the issue in question is worth talking about. But aside from all that, it's ludicrous to think that a person of markedly average intelligence could make any kind of "definite" emotional assessment of a person simply by reading a few of their forum posts on the internet.

[quote]I have posed this question, because I find alot of new and older R.D.H.'s still seeking employment. The interview process appears to be more indepth than it was 2 years ago and employers ask more pyschological questions.

You aren't making one bit of sense. First, the "biggest weakness" interview question has been around forever, longer than you or I have been alive. Your asking this question has nothing to do with the "interview process" being "more indepth" than it was two years ago.

The truth is pretty obvious. You constantly perform a Chicken Little act around here, repeatedly declaring that THE MARKET IS SATURATED!!!!!!!!!! NO JOBS IN THE NORTHEAST!!!!! etc. Now you're asking for interview advice. We aren't stupid, BM.

Yes, dental hygiene presents a unique set of challenges, which have been described here and elsewhere ad infinitum. I think the bigger problem is the fact that there are a few hygienists who post here who haven't been successful in their career, delude themselves into thinking that there just AREN'T ANY JOBS, and then come here and try to discourage would-be hygienists with their naysaying. That's wrong.

BM in Raymond, New Hampshire said: On an interview, what would be the best way to answer this question: What would you say is your weakness?
(? for R.D.H.'s)

My reply would be that I lack a lot patience with people that are chronically late for appointments. (Which happens to be true..lol) Never admit you have a weakness in clinical skills.

hygienists who post here who haven't been successful in their career, delude themselves into thinking that there just AREN'T ANY JOBS, and then come here and try to discourage would-be hygienists with their naysaying. That's wrong.

Teeth: I really don't know where you're coming from. She just asked a general question (maybe for general knowledge, etc). An here you make this omment that she is discouraging would-be hygienists.

She didn't even mention the job market.

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida said:
Teeth: I really don't know where you're coming from. She just asked a general question (maybe for general knowledge, etc). An here you make this omment that she is discouraging would-be hygienists.

She didn't even mention the job market.

I'd say roughly four out of five posts BM makes to this forum discourage new hygienists IN ALL CAPS!!!!!!!

Teethpeople, You definitely, need to find other outlets rather than use all of your name calling online. How about letting go of this, you are showing a side of you that others may think is way out there. Chill. Let's end all of the negativity and move on...

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: You aren't making one bit of sense. First, the "biggest weakness" interview question has been around forever, longer than you or I have been alive. Your asking this question has nothing to do with the "interview process" being "more indepth" than it was two years ago.

The truth is pretty obvious. You constantly perform a Chicken Little act around here, repeatedly declaring that THE MARKET IS SATURATED!!!!!!!!!! NO JOBS IN THE NORTHEAST!!!!! etc. Now you're asking for interview advice. We aren't stupid, BM.

Yes, dental hygiene presents a unique set of challenges, which have been described here and elsewhere ad infinitum. I think the bigger problem is the fact that there are a few hygienists who post here who haven't been successful in their career, delude themselves into thinking that there just AREN'T ANY JOBS, and then come here and try to discourage would-be hygienists with their naysaying. That's wrong.

Name calling , belittling on your part ...ISN'T that wrong too?

Name-calling? What "name" have I called you? Come on. This is silly.

>>You definitely, need to find other outlets

Boy, you said a mouthful.

What if the young man or woman who would've otherwise come to be the greatest advocate for dental hygiene in the history of the profession came to this website and decided to NOT go into the field because some random unemployed hygienist was carrying on like Chicken Little about NO JOBS in that person's area.

Forget that--ANY person who would've otherwise become a good DH that decided to not look into it any further because they came to this forum and were put off by BM's warnings IN ALL CAPS!!!!!!!!

One resentful, unemployed hygienist should not have that kind of power. In a perfect world, of course.

It's time for you both to sign off.

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: Name-calling? What "name" have I called you? Come on. This is silly.

>>You definitely, need to find other outlets

Boy, you said a mouthful.

What if the young man or woman who would've otherwise come to be the greatest advocate for dental hygiene in the history of the profession came to this website and decided to NOT go into the field because some random unemployed hygienist was carrying on like Chicken Little about NO JOBS in that person's area.

Forget that--ANY person who would've otherwise become a good DH that decided to not look into it any further because they came to this forum and were put off by BM's warnings IN ALL CAPS!!!!!!!!

One resentful, unemployed hygienist should not have that kind of power. In a perfect world, of course.

You are way out there ... to Teethpeople I'm done with your pursuing this issue, Mary I'm signing off, I can't say the same for the person who continues to cause the above initial question to become a confrontation...

Hi BM, WOW!! I agree with you about the job market. It has nothing to do with unemployed disgruntled workers. There wouldn't be so many bloggers asking the same questions and scared to death for their futures if there were jobs a plenty.
When asked the question about weakness, I say that I try to pick up the slack for the office too much and that leads to me being taken advantage of. As example, I did scrubs after work off the clock a couple of times as I was finished with patients and the assts were still going at it. That lead to me being expected to start the washing machine at 7:30am, put them in the dryer by 8:00, hang them by 8:30 and in the meantime do a couple quads of srp and maybe a prophy or two. That's because I could. But I won't. That ends the question.

suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana said: Hi BM, WOW!! I agree with you about the job market. It has nothing to do with unemployed disgruntled workers. There wouldn't be so many bloggers asking the same questions and scared to death for their futures if there were jobs a plenty.

And it JUST SO HAPPENS that "suzanne in Terre Haute" is another major practitioner of the kind of garbage I've been complaining about.

What a coincidence!

teethpeople, I have never read any of your blogs that were professional. I have been very successful in my career and love hygiene. I am not a practitioner of "garbage". If you think so, don't read what I write. I promise when I see your post, I'll hit delete! Thanks for your objective criticism.

I'm going to have to agree with teethpeople on this one. I'm currently a student in a dental hygiene program and frequented this site regularly looking for advise before accepting a position, only to find that many of the posters would turn any post into an argument about the job market. For almost a year I've seen the same people post negatively about the dental profession. Many of you that are attacking teethpeople are the ones guilty of the constant negative posts. You can't find a job that you like or one at all, we get it, but don't go overboard and protest the career to aspiring hygienists. At first my decision was made and I was not going to pursue this career and then I began to notice the same handful of people posting about the job market... etc.

Cara in Hollywood, Florida said: I'm going to have to agree with teethpeople on this one. I'm currently a student in a dental hygiene program and frequented this site regularly looking for advise before accepting a position, only to find that many of the posters would turn any post into an argument about the job market. For almost a year I've seen the same people post negatively about the dental profession. Many of you that are attacking teethpeople are the ones guilty of the constant negative posts. You can't find a job that you like or one at all, we get it, but don't go overboard and protest the career to aspiring hygienists. At first my decision was made and I was not going to pursue this career and then I began to notice the same handful of people posting about the job market... etc.

Exactly.

Cara, I graduated last year into a market that BM repeatedly complains is TOTALLY SATURATED!!!!! Yet, somehow, nearly every person I graduated with that passed their boards is now employed as a hygienist (one of the girls is working as an assistant, but it seems to be her choice). Hygiene is a perfectly viable career, you just have to work hard and be as charming as you can. Go for it. If you would've told me two years ago that today I'd be making $60k I would've laughed. I know better now.

Cara, thanks for being honest. I am not now nor have I ever tried to turn anyone from hygiene. When I post to a question "where have all the hygiene jobs gone?" ovbiously others are in the same boat. Would it have been better to lie and say there are jobs for everyone? People ask if hygiene is a good profession or not, if there are jobs, why don't hygienist's stay in one practice ect. We are entitled to give suggestions and our opinions based on our own personal experience. I hope you find employment upon graduation and when you have 10-15 years experience get back to me. As you will see this was a blog about questions at an interview, not hygiene as a profession. Someone else turned it into a rude discussion completely off track. Did you mean advice not advise? Also, you might give some thought to the fact that you notice many of the same people posting are probably the same people that have had the skill and fortitude to be in this profession for many years, so it's very condescending for someone with only a year or two under their belt and students who have never even practiced to tell anyone they are not entitled to make comments whether negative or not. I won't be back on this question, I already gave my answer.

To Cara and Teethpeople2009 :Thank you for your comments. I was just accepted into the dental hygiene program last week and I am so excited. I have read many comments on this site while completing my prerequistes this past year and I have to say there were alot of negative comments about the job market. I still am going to pursue my dream. I have 2 other friends who are hygienist and both are currently working.I am writing to say that I appreciate your comments and am happy when I read things that reflect on the positive not only on negative situations.

shyanne in Piscataway, New Jersey said: To Cara and Teethpeople2009 :Thank you for your comments. I was just accepted into the dental hygiene program last week and I am so excited. I have read many comments on this site while completing my prerequistes this past year and I have to say there were alot of negative comments about the job market. I still am going to pursue my dream. I have 2 other friends who are hygienist and both are currently working.I am writing to say that I appreciate your comments and am happy when I read things that reflect on the positive not only on negative situations.

How are the above comments that are not directed at the question asked helpful? There has been alot of not so nice wording chosen by Teethpeople toward BM that had nothing to do with her question posted? Do you think this is appropriate? I hope that those who continuing to respond respect each others comments and maybe discontinue comments to this ?

Suzanne in Terre Haute-YOU ROCK! You go girl! Let's face facts: 1.) The answer to the weakness question is, "spending too much time educating/getting to know the patients" or other such practice builder. 2.) We are in a huge economic downturn. As such, EVERYTHING suffers. Jobs are rare and hard to come by. I, personally, have been looking since February 2008. I am an excellent hygienist with ten years of experience. Trust me when I say I had my pick of several jobs after graduating in 1999. This IS NOT the case today. Several practices I know, including the one I work in (a whopping eight hours a week); have cut hours or even employees. Some dentists on Dentaltown have discussed doing their own hygiene to help save money. This was unheard of even a few years ago. Teethpeople, what kind of narcissist are you? The question was about an innocent interview question. If you want to vent; go to Hygienetown where they have a vent section. As far as opinions go...it's true; everybody's got one. I don't think that people are being discouraging about hygiene. It's their experience. It's through their own eyes. And it's not wrong. In my experience, the market is starting to open up a little right now in the North Indy area. Of course, the new grads are out, too. I wonder how the market will be when the 3 Ivy Tech programs start cranking out hygienists....To make an informed decision about school, one needs to consider all the information; good and bad. I hope those going into hygiene have their eyes wide open and wish them the best of luck!

Yes, I am speaking about my "region". There are many many posts and questions on this site alone from hundreds of hygienists with the same opinion as me. I have traveled all over the state of IN where I am licensed and jobs are just not there. I agree with Amber, there has been an increase of jobs online for northern IN and I'm happy to see it. I had an interview myself this week. I don't think anyone is wrong to give someone thinking of going to school for our profession a true birdseye view based on their own experiences. It isn't all about the money, or at least it shouldn't be. It's nice to make those big paychecks. I've done it. But when that paycheck stops you can't just pick up a paper and find another job to replace it. Why am I or anyone else wrong for saying so? I had an offer this week for a job at $34/hr in Indianapolis and I turned it down because I know about the corporation and it's a shady place to work. They offer benefits they don't pay, cut corners on sterilization, send you home daily if patients fail, and then you have to endure lectures on production or you'll be replaced. I worked there before and they asked me to come back. There have been 4 hygienists in there in the last year. Am I wrong to tell the truth because it's discouraging? I wish I had heard a few of these comments before I went to school. I've done hygiene for 15 years and loved it and raised my kids, bought houses and cars, put a little back for my savings. But now I'm 52 and there are no jobs. And now with my experience, I know what questions to ask and can tell a prophy mill a mile away. Also I am not a hygienist who recommends perio to a pt with 2 or 3 4mm pockets because I get more incentives on my paycheck. There are many things to be considered when contemplating hygiene as a profession.

Amen, Suzanne! Teethpeople, what are you? A hygienist? How long have you been a hygienist, if that is indeed what you are? "Use your brains please, people." ? You're being so incredibly tedious about, "soliciting opinions/personal stories from hundreds and hundreds of hygienists." So by using that rationale, you've apparently interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of dental hygienists to make your remarks? I didn't think so. You're just being self-serving and tearing people down that are having a tough time finding work. Does that make you feel better about yourself? Suzanne, myself and others are giving FACTS about our situations. I welcome you to come to Indiana and stay with my hygienist husband and myself so you can truly see what the market is like here. Then maybe you can weigh in intelligently about this topic as it pertains to Indiana. I guess those of us that are trying every day to find work are supposed to smile and be happy when we haven't had a call from the temp agency in a month? I'm supposed to giggle politely when my employer calls me and tells me not to come in on Tuesday because the schedule fell apart? Teethpeople, how would that make you feel? Do me a favor since you're the expert. Go on and interview hundreds of hygienists to see how they would feel and get back with me. If you really are a hygienist, than you must have a little of that...oh what is it called?....oh yeah! Empathy! And if you don't, then you won't be a hygienist for long.

Teethpeople2009 in Rochester, New York said: Not true. Are you honestly implying that BM has applied to enough positions to say with any intellectual honesty, THE ENTIRE NORTHEAST IS FLOODED!!!!!!!!

No way. The only way BM would "know" that is by soliciting opinions/personal stories from hundreds and hundreds of hygienists. BM and suzanne are NOT talking about "their experience"--they are speaking for an entire region, if not an entire profession.

Use your brains please, people.

Why don't you answer the "initial" question? Why do you continue to attack those with comments that you don't agree with? Continuing to use caustic language does not show your insight or experience in the Dental Hygiene field. I hope that you can decide to show us what you do know about the interview process instead of the constant negativity to this R.D.H. Give the positive side to this question and forgot about other issues on other Blogs.

Amber in Alexandria, Indiana said: Amen, Suzanne! Teethpeople, what are you? A hygienist? How long have you been a hygienist, if that is indeed what you are? "Use your brains please, people." ? You're being so incredibly tedious about, "soliciting opinions/personal stories from hundreds and hundreds of hygienists." So by using that rationale, you've apparently interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of dental hygienists to make your remarks? I didn't think so. You're just being self-serving and tearing people down that are having a tough time finding work. Does that make you feel better about yourself? Suzanne, myself and others are giving FACTS about our situations. I welcome you to come to Indiana and stay with my hygienist husband and myself so you can truly see what the market is like here. Then maybe you can weigh in intelligently about this topic as it pertains to Indiana. I guess those of us that are trying every day to find work are supposed to smile and be happy when we haven't had a call from the temp agency in a month? I'm supposed to giggle politely when my employer calls me and tells me not to come in on Tuesday because the schedule fell apart? Teethpeople, how would that make you feel? Do me a favor since you're the expert. Go on and interview hundreds of hygienists to see how they would feel and get back with me. If you really are a hygienist, than you must have a little of that...oh what is it called?....oh yeah! Empathy! And if you don't, then you won't be a hygienist for long.

Good responses and insight into the Dental Hygiene field in 2009.. Good Luck to employer(s) that choose to hire an educated and intelligent R.D.H. as you appear to be. I hope others will gain insight from your imput.

exp in Massachusetts said: Good responses and insight into the Dental Hygiene field in 2009.. Good Luck to employer(s) that choose to hire an educated and intelligent R.D.H. as you appear to be. I hope others will gain insight from your imput.

Thanks, exp. It was nice for you to respond kindly to my soapbox rant:)!

Amber in Alexandria, Indiana said: Thanks, exp. It was nice for you to respond kindly to my soapbox rant:)!

Hi Amber, You're not a soapbox. You are an informed, experienced,
R.D.H. who answers the ?, and does not attack the individual asking the ? as someone else chooses to. Suzanne this is also to you! Apparently a certain ... (I choose to not to use caustic name calling), can't focus on this ?, and wants to have a personal confrontation because of other blogs. As you and Suzanne have mentioned on this blog, your are giving you comments with experience in this field and probably have had opportunities in more offices than her. It is tough out there now, and if she is a real R.D.H. I hope her Charm as she mentions earlier on this site, is forthcoming... toward anyone with comments different from hers(?). Take care. I look forward to your comments on this and other ?s on other BLOGS.

Amber in Alexandria, Indiana said: Thanks, exp. It was nice for you to respond kindly to my soapbox rant:)!

Hi Again, You did not Soapbox rant. (I wrote that first line quickly)*.