People change. It's only normal. But the problem with that is people change without telling you or giving you a warning. So you are left stranded while they have made up their mind that they don't want any of this. Makes you look foolish.
Not likely... I actually do hate this place, given that stigma I mentioned earlier... I love some of the people, even those who hate me for their myriad reasons... but I'll be glad to leave otherwise.
I'll bet, but honestly not coming back... not very likely for years at least, at which point perhaps there will be a more laid back admin I can talk to ;p