The final days...

I was given a 2 week notice from my place of employment on Monday. The reason for that will be covered in another post that is soon to come.

In the meeting I had with the boss, I was told to keep it a secret because they didn't want anyone to know.
Well, I did tell one person because it is the one person I work directly with on a day to day basis. He was a little shocked, but he said he wouldn't tell anyone.

Today I got to work and it's as if I have the plague! Everyone pretty much avoids me because they know my fate and they really don't want to associate with the soon to be ex-employee. I asked my one co-worker if he had told anyone, and he said no. I believe him which leads me to think that my boss has been telling everyone.

I don't know why, but this bothers me. I wonder what was said to everyone. I have ask a few guys but they all just deny knowing.

As I think about it and see other peoples reaction towards my leaving, It puts a smile on my face. After all, why would I want to work for this company that has continued to promote and reward mediocrity among it's employees? They have stripped everyone of the privileges that once made it a very fun and rewarding place to work. They have denied giving any pay raises for the last year and a half, and to top it off, they have made me feel as if this was the best I could do for myself!

I will move forward with no regrets and I will create a better opportunity for my self. To hell with you haters and doubters that stare and judge me. I am so much better than I have been led to believe. It's not that I was ever lazy, it's the fact that no matter what I did, it always went without notice and it was always backed by someone else doing a half ass job on their part.

Of course, I do in fact have friendships with a lot of these soon to be former co-workers, so it isn't all bad. I would like to make sure they know that they are appreciated and it was fun working with them. You know who you are.



Where do I go from here? This is a new beginning and I will make the most of it, thanks to the love and support I receive from my friends, family, and beautiful girlfriend.


This random blog was brought to you by my soon to be former employer. Building machines that are "good enough" since some time in the 90's.

I am currently listening to: Social Distortion - Reach for the sky.