Before Friday's interview turned into a debacle, my big concern was what should I do about my still lingering conjunctivitis. There was a chance that I might be contagious and so should probably avoid shaking hands with people, but it was an interview- how in the world could I avoid not shaking hands with people? And yes, total Mr. Pitt and the Japanese businessmen. Not to mention total Larry David running into Ben Stiller at a movie.

Naturally, on my 2nd day of work, my nominal boss called in sick today.

Coincidence?