Hey everyone...I'm starting a new column about work, careers and money, and I'm interested in hearing (and writing) about your everyday existence under the thumb of the man.

In other words, I need sources from people who toil in their jobs, the regular folk who deal with the day-to-day trials and tribulations of the workplace.

So if you have a job and have ever been frustrated by something at work, be it bosses or co-workers who would be right at home in "The Office" or "Office Space," frequent server issues, or smarmy, arrogant, or cranky customers, or if you have a particular insight into how to survive or even flourish under those conditions, I want to hear from you.

Please do NOT answer me by replying here, but rather send me a PM or e-mail me at joe shearer@gmail.com (without the space between "joe" and "shearer").