I have been a member of the list for.. geez.. over 2 years or something.. And every time I have been able to get a ferret.. something has happened.. (Generally standard "College Kid lack of money"....) Now I am rakin in da dough.. or well.. maybe not.. But I am making a living :> and I am dying for my chance to finally get a ferret!!! I live in a 2br apartment.. with a roomate.. and lots of computer equipment.. which is almost allways open to some extent.. and LOTS of wires.. Thats problem #1.. but I could probably deal with that... my real problem is my work schedule... I work about 14hrs a day, not including traffic. those make for very tired and cranky people :> my roomate is here about once every 2-3 weeks.. so that dosent bother me, and wouldnt bother my ferret(s).. But my question is, if I did get a ferret.. I know I would take a week off so the first week it would see me ALOT.. but then what about after that first week??? When I am here about 8hrs a day? Is it fair? Or should I just wait until some date in the future when I will be working more predictable and standard work days? (I am a computer consultant... working in a VERY high stress politically charged atmosphere.. people need stuff yesterday.. and the result is the 14hr day) I have no other life really :> Go out on fridays with some friends.. I dont really drink, so I just make fun of them.... then I come home and keep myself busy over the weekend.. (and go ride my duck :> ) Any and all advice would be appreciated! (besides "Quitting your job so you can be home all the time with your fuzzies!!!") Thanks.. Scot '95 Ducati 900ss/cr - Yoshimura Pipes/Stage II Jetkit/KN Airfilter - And soon a powerbronze dual light system! [Posted in FML issue 1518]