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I love my job. No, seriously, I love my job, and I must say I'm pretty good at it.
I actually get a thrill when I talk a vendor down to my target price or better.
For example, I just was on a mission to order a part that normally sells for $30.00 a piece. I Called place after place, and they all gave me the same story. At least 30/each with a minimum buy of 500-1000 pcs (I only wanted 5!!). Oh yeah, and with at least a TEN WEEK lead time!! (which is more than absolutely ridiculous) At the end of my 2 hour search I got down from 30 with 500 minimum, to the $7.50 with no minimum, 3 day lead time. I know it's silly, but it's quite satisfying. Not quite as satisfying as finding a 2000.00 breaker for 200, but when I only have 2000$ left for the rest of the month (and that's about how much I spend a day!)every penny counts.

Whee!

Ok, I'm a nerd, I know.