You may want to check with your local government first. Any fencing over 6'-8' usually requires a variance or at the very least, a permit.

I'm a UX designer, and on behalf of all UX designers who are worth their grain of salt, I say emphatically:

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What's the best fit for 'catapulting upright and flailing around maniacally, screaming incantations to ward off Cthulu-spawned night terrors' posture?

Catching any employer doing these things, IMO, is a huge red flag telling me that I'm better off finding a job somewhere that isn't run by invasive sociopaths. I'm better off in the long run not working for someone that will search my car or have people spy on me looking for excuses to disqualify me.

Politeness is a sign of respect as well. You respect others and their feelings. This goes a long way toward building allies and open communication. Everyone is entitled to have a bad day. Being polite and reasonable rarely costs anything and pays huge dividends. Best investment one can make.

Confidence: I can do it.

Confidence is belief in yourself.

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Hmmm. Bikes? Toys? Lawnmower? Snowblower? This is a great garage for a childless person with no yard.

Most of my Lower class family wastes money on cable TV. One cousin that is CONSTANTLY asking for money for food or rent has a iPhone.

No step 1 is to reduce expenses to start saving, Step 2 is find a better job. Honestly most people have expenses that are discretionary that they are not willing to part with. CableTV, Smartphone with data plan, Morning starbucks latte, etc...

I have a problem: My "dream job" is doing absolutely nothing. As Peter Gibbons would say, "I would relax... I would sit on my ass all day... I would do nothing."