I don't think so. I happen to archive EVERYTHING as I use the inbox TODO pattern. However, my temporary solution is to empty the trash email. I've also noticed that problems start to appear on the ~11 Gb range. As others have mentioned, I also pay for extra storage and it is painful to see my sparrow client timeout every 10 min.

Agreed. As I personally can ratify, it takes a great deal of intellectual and emotional investment to be tied to the fate of our employers. The gamble impacts every aspect of your life, from having a family to buying a car or house. I am incredibly thankful to this country for the opportunity, but I think I've proven I am a good candidate for a Visa that provides me peace of mind.