My buddy had that happen with his coffee shop punch cards, like @ray_mitchell and the concert tickets.

Crashing four times is a lot... but at least you found a workaround. SolidWorks can be a pain like that.

The click is a tiny win, a perfect little fix for your brain.

Learning from experience? Sounds like giving up to me. A real craftsman wouldn't let a sore back stop him.

they saw your business in its pajamas" is such a good way to put it. I always thought mixing friends and money was fine, but a job like that really does change the vibe. Just act normal, but you're right, you can't unsee the china.