What not to do on your work computer

I interrupt this blog to bring you an informative chunk of thought that might, one day, save you from getting fired. In my previous life one of my many tasks was being an "IT Liaison."  Basically I was the only computer literate person at my former employer that could put out computer fires.  During said firefighting, I would come across things that should not be on work computers.  Yeah, I understand that people are basically pervs with hidden secrets, but do you really want your coworkers or boss to know your skeletons?  People people people (I'm shaking my head right now), do not use work computers for something morally or ethically questionable.  Sure, we all check our Facebook account or write a personal emails, that's pretty typical.  As a general rule I would stay away from anything you have to click away from quickly when your boss rounds the corner.
I have seen it all - viruses from porno sites, emails confessing infidelity, blackmail letters, job applications for other employers, drug deal emails, the list goes on and on.  I'll let you in on a little secret, most employers track what you do.  I know what you're thinking right now "oh sh*t! I hope they didn't see that one site I went to that one time."  They probably did. In my experience, bosses want to know why productivity is down.  They'll look under every rock they can to determine where the weak link is.  And if you are looking at porno on company time, that weak link is you!  So stop it already!  Oh, and if you are having an affair with a married person who happens to be a client, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF you morally bankrupt heathen.  Okay, off my soap box.  I'm not perfect.  Not by any means.  I've wasted an entire hour+ of work looking at You Tube videos, but that was before I knew that my computer had eyes, ears, and a mouth.  It will tell on you, stupid little computer narc.  Save your skeletons for your personal computer where only Google and your internet provider knows what you're in to. 

THEY have the upper hand

THEY definitely have the upper hand.  Hiring companies, that is.  This economy has created a monster.  There is so much competition for jobs that companies know people are desperate.  Therefor and in conclusion their upper hand dictates offering salaries WAY WAY WAY below average.  How do I know?  I've stared the beast right in its ugly face.  Long story short, I received a job offer that was 1/3 of what I was making before.  1/3!  I couldn't believe my eyes.  When I countered, they rescinded.  I don't blame them - there's NO way we'd be able to get on the same page.  But seriously.  Seriously.  How can people live off of what companies are offering now?  I know I was born in the 70s, but I will not accept a salary from the 70s.  Am I being too picky?  Do I need to cut my salary expectations drastically?  Only time will tell.  Until then, it's back to emailing resumes, searching craigslist, and pulling my hair out.