So when I've gone in for service at an Apple Store, they always take my Apple ID down. I always wondered if those who buy more get better service. For example, the person who has a purchase history of four or five iPhones, a few iPods, and pair of iPads, and a few Apple laptops might have a better chance of getting an out of warranty fix than someone who has only ever purchased one or two iPhones. It always seemed like this would make sense because Apple wouldn't want to alienate its diehards. Just a theory...
I've wondered that too. I've gotten much better service in terms of hardware replacement at Apple stores than my friends, and I spend a lot more with Apple than they do
Here is what I've got for you. Maybe together we'll have four cents:
Sounds like you need to set some goals. In school you had them - they were to get to here. Now its time to take stock and set some new ones. Then you'll know where you're going and you won't be lost.
For what its worth, here is my mission statement:
At home, my wife, kids, friends and family will
know they are loved and will see it through my
actions. At work, I will dazzle and always provide
something useful. For myself, I will invest the time
and energy to keep myself present, content, and healthy.