Thomas Bazzoon writes:

>6.  Don't be afraid to defend yourself.  In the past,
I've had people in the church trying to attack me.  In
one case, another staff member was actively trying to
get me fired.  You must address these attacks and
organize a defense.

Here's where it helps a lot to have a law degree, which also must simply have frightened away most of your would-be
adversaries from trying anything in the first place :-/

But thanks for all your good advice, ideas, and optimism.

Paul

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