Right. Problem solved. The job offer with the other company fell through; I was offered more money to stay here and accepted.
However, it may have become apparent to some of you that I am, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about my job. This has also now become apparant to my boss, who has accordingly made me redundant. This decision followed a meeting of which the general gist was:
Boss: You're not doing any work, and the work you do get around to is usually wrong.
Me: I know. I'm bored of my job which is below me and spend all my time on the net.
Boss: Thanks for being honest. You are now redundant.
So I leave in 2 weeks. Nothing to go to. What better opportunity for a change of direction! Now I can actually think about what I want to do. No excuses. No safety. It's a great feeling. Slightly scary having no security, but fuck it I'm only 22. No one but myself to look after, and every choice in the world.
Aaah, freedom...