Yeah the "yikes" is right, I'd feel like a free consultant they keep on retainer. Next time I'm there I'll start asking the clerk for advice on my taxes and see how they like it. It's a weird move to just hand a customer off to another customer. Guess I should start wearing a "not on the clock" shirt when I grab my sandpaper.

New springs pop up, maps can't keep up.

Actually, @hayden_lane, I thought that too till I saw my bank account.

I read a Consumer Reports article last year that said nearly 30% of smart home device returns were due to connectivity problems. My cousin had the same issue with her brand name smart plug, where it would just drop off the network every few days. She swapped it for a basic outlet timer from the hardware store and said it was a relief. Sometimes the old tech just works without needing an app update or a router reboot. It feels like these gadgets create a problem they're supposed to solve.

Did I really think verbal okays were fine until a delay like this changed my mind?