[W2R]

Things are getting exciting! Some mentioned wanting to hear my experiences during my final week at work, and what is happening and how I am feeling.

Today I had my exit interview with HR. They gave me copies of all the paperwork that they are going to send to OPM the day after I leave. One specifically states that I am retiring and that I appear to be eligible to continue my medical coverage into retirement, and for the first time this is IN WRITING and signed by my HR rep. Of course OPM has the last word but they usually agree with the local HR people.

My exit clearance is complete with all 20 signatures, except for returning my badge and parking permit. All my paperwork is done.

I have nothing left in my cubicle except office supplies (and my exit clearance form), and nothing whatsoever left on my computer or LAN. All my e-mails are deleted or passed on, and I have composed my "Out of Office Assistant" message to turn on next Monday. Just now I have been cleaning the countertops and whiteboard.

DO YOU THINK I AM READY YET?

My (kind, very human) supervisor asked me if I felt a little sad in some ways, thinking "I will never walk these halls again!". I politely told her that it is like graduation. You know you will think back fondly upon this period in your life, and you know you won't be seeing your friends every day any more. But you also know that you are moving on to something else. While one may occasionally reminisce, it is unlikely that one would spend a whole lot of time looking back, coming back to visit the old workplace, and such. She said I should come back at least once, to give the others hope.