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May 01, 2005
A New Chapter Begins
Right about now one of my coworkers is handing over production of our Online Reports to a new group in Canada.
In July of 1998 I moved from working in the Television group to the Online Desk. It has been six of the best years in my professional life. I got to do everything from editing content to creating graphics to writing software and designing entire systems for the creation and delivery of content. I've worked with big and small clients, I've helped other groups within the company, and all the while doing this with a fun group of people.
Tomorrow is their last day in this job.
I am certain of one thing, and only one thing: these people, these coworkers, these friends of mine, they are starting a new journey that will take them places they have been wanting to go. None of them will be left wanting, none of them will find it too difficult to find a job. I'm also starting a new job, in another division. But I'm still left saddened and a little morose.
I couldn't have done it all these years without them. Some, I'd never seen before my stint on the desk. Others I'd worked with across jobs and companies. A dozen years here, eight there, and five here... It adds up to real time. Real friendships.
At work, we always had a fun atmosphere. They made the bad days bearable and the good days great. They helped guide me professionally and they were there when I needed someone to guide me personally.
The hardest part is not that they will be without jobs -- I don't think they will be for long. The hardest part is knowing that most of them are leaving. To be sure, we'll stay in touch, but it's not the same.
It saddens me to see this happen. It saddens me to know the laughter and the poke-poke-poking won't be there. But, to each and every one of you, I salute you, my friends.
Thanks for the many great years, and here's to many more.
Posted by Samer at May 1, 2005 10:45 PM
Comments
aw, samer ... this is so sweet. you're so sweet. we've all loved working with you, for sure :)
Posted by: Nicole at May 5, 2005 08:09 PM
I never knew you had such a way with words, the ladies yes, words no.
Even though I only knew everyone for a short while; I'll echo and drink to the sentiments you expressed so well.
Posted by: Neil at May 19, 2005 08:14 PM