Today was a very sad day at the ol’ J.O.B. One of my favorite employees of all time, heck one of my favorite PEOPLE, has resigned and today was his last day.
It’s hitting me right in the feelz..
I’ve been managing buildings and running maintenance crews for over 20 years now. I’ve had maybe 3 dozen different employees working for me over the years. Out of that 3 dozen, I’d say 5 were outstanding. Guys I’d take with me to the ends of the earth. My guy leaving today is in the Top 3 of that 5. The kind of employee you wish you could clone, so you could have a dozen just like him. It’s a big, no, HUGE loss. In a way, and I could never say this, lest the HR Harpies make my life a living hell, he’s kind of like the son I never had and he’s ready to leave the nest.
I’m 100% behind his decision to leave, and I actually think he’s doing the right thing in doing so. It’s absolutely the best thing for his family and himself, so I hold no ill will or bitterness toward him. In fact, I wish him nothing but the best. It’s only for purely selfish reasons that I wish he weren’t leaving us. But life is funny that way… those you never want to be without go, and those you wish would go, stay forever…
I’m gonna miss you Mr. Z, but I wish you continued success and a happily ever after! These last 6 years working with you have been a real pleasure. You’re one in a million, don’t let your new employer forget that!
I may be a little quiet for a bit while I process all this… but I’ll be back soon.
Thanks for stopping by.
The Boring Old Man 