Previous to that I dealt with people who reported to him or the owner, but rarely did any one-on-one. Then my boss got canned, he took over, and it was joy joy joy ever since.

Seems like the owner read my mind. I figured I'd need a couple more weeks of security in the bank before I could pull the trigger. Instead, he called me from across the country (he travels all the time), all worried.

We got the past the story of the day (I turned myself in, posted bail, am no longer a wanted man, feels odd), we moved on to my obvious issues with the company.

A long, usually enjoyable conversation. He will call right hand man, make sure the $s are turned back on, and wants a meeting with me as soon as he gets back. Please.