End of an era

[cmk418]

So today was my last day at the job. It seemed like the longest day ever - basically because I didn't have anything really to do (for the first time in a long time). My boss made us all a very nice lunch (smoked turkey, which is my favorite thing that he cooks and all the Thanksgiving fixins). Then later, they opened up a bottle of champagne and drank a toast - people said a whole lotta nice things, so it was quite sweet. I didn't have to say too much which was a blessing because I probably would have broken down at that point otherwise.

At it was, my replacement kept bursting into tears at inopportune moments (which sent me right along with her and we had to clean up right away so that the boss wouldn't get uncomfortable) and I kept having to choke back tears when talking to some of my favorite clients. Or when I sat too long with Mo. I took a camera-full of pictures of everybody - but mostly of my work kitty - and gave each of my co-workers (even Wifey, although hers was brief and impersonal) a farewell note, which I instructed them not to read in front of me. I basically did the usual "it's been a pleasure/keep in touch" bit and then gave instructions in half of them to take care of Mo and the boss. (Ironically, I didn't mention either in my note to Wifey because I'd prefer her to get the hell away from them both). Boss and I had a touching farewell - he's like a brother to me so it was a little difficult to say the least. I still can't wrap my mind completely around the fact that come Thursday, I won't be going back there (except to return my keys which I stupidly brought home with me).

So that's that. I'm feeling quite a bit exhausted right now and in less than 12 hours I'm boarding a plane off to see my family in St. Louis. It should be a good trip. Reality will set in when I get back Wednesday night.

Comments

[revelininsanity.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hate the idea of quitting my job, even though I hate my job, too. I;m so proud of you and happy for you.

[cmk418]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate all your support and encouragement these past few crazy weeks.

Completely off topic, how's the next part of "Walking on Water" going?

[revelininsanity.livejournal.com]

Sidetracked by Jericho threesome fics and AUs. GOD.

I spent the last few days reading Jericho fic, BTW, and it's like, ninety percent terrible. I don't get it! It's a small fandom, how can it be so bad?

At any rate, I scrapped most of what I posted earlier and took it back to a neurologist checking Billy's memories. So far, it's mostly just more of, "You're sick and you will most likely never get better" directed at Billy. I want to deal more with Ross and her issues, especially in relation to Billy and Sean's feud with the mafia boss and some of Sophie having problems at school. Also, possibly a dog.

[cmk418]

It's bad because you haven't written in it yet. So get in there and raise the level of competition. And writing sometimes helps purge the frustration from reading so much bad (or character-hating) fic.

Is someone being mean to Sophie? Can I beat him/her up? Cuz that ain't right. I'm looking forward to whatever you write in the next part.

[michele659.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry I'm behind in my comments so I didn't respond at the time you wrote this.
I know it's hard to leave a job you've had for awhile. Even if the job was driving you crazy in the end,if you've been there any length of time you have good memories as well.
It also is hard to leave your coworkers and Mo. I hope you post your pics at some point,I'd love to see them.
I wish you the best of luck in your job search when you start looking.
Don't forget to have some fun before you really start looking,though!

[cmk418]

It's always good to hear from you, Michele. Leaving was difficult, but all in all, it was the right thing to do.

I went in and saw Mo on Friday, they'd completely turned my office around and there was no real trace of me left there - it was a bit sad, but I can understand my replacement wanting to make the place her own.

I really didn't expect it to be as hard as it is to stay at home - I'm not quite cut out for not doing anything, but at the same time, I don't want to rush into a job that I'm just going to want to escape from. Thanks for the nice wishes about the job search! I'm going to need them.