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04-06-2011, 05:42 PM
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Welcome! After 6 months of "decompression" from the MegaCorp world, I can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made. Don't take on too much too soon - I did and that's the only part I regret so far. Enjoy!
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04-06-2011, 05:55 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Thanks Bee and MB.
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07-17-2011, 04:55 AM
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Just updating this thread to say it is a done deal. Friday was my last day - left the building as an employee for the last time about 10:15 Friday morning. They had a dinner for me Thursday night which was very nice. DW had balloons in the driveway and a fresh-baked apple pie in the kitchen when I got home. What could be better than that!
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07-17-2011, 05:10 AM
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That sounds like a perfect day!
And from now on many more will follow...
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07-17-2011, 06:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris2008
That sounds like a perfect day!
And from now on many more will follow...
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+1
Congratulations Arnie
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07-17-2011, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Arnie
Just updating this thread to say it is a done deal. Friday was my last day - left the building as an employee for the last time about 10:15 Friday morning. They had a dinner for me Thursday night which was very nice. DW had balloons in the driveway and a fresh-baked apple pie in the kitchen when I got home. What could be better than that!
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Sounds perfect, just add a glass of skim milk and you're all set. Good luck!
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07-17-2011, 08:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arnie
Just updating this thread to say it is a done deal. Friday was my last day - left the building as an employee for the last time about 10:15 Friday morning. They had a dinner for me Thursday night which was very nice. DW had balloons in the driveway and a fresh-baked apple pie in the kitchen when I got home. What could be better than that!
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Congratulations! My last day will be July 28th. I agree with the bungee jumping analogy. Wheee!
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07-17-2011, 10:00 AM
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Thanks everybody.
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07-17-2011, 08:26 PM
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Congratulations, Arnie, and welcome.
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07-17-2011, 08:43 PM
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Thanks.
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07-23-2011, 07:40 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: May 2010
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Congrats! You will not regret it, once you get used to it. RE kind of grows on a person.
I was married the same year as you, 1977. Wow, it's been a long time.
Welcome to the forum, I am a relative newbie myself, having lurked for over a year before introducing myself a few months ago ( when I finally retired ).
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07-24-2011, 08:52 AM
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Thanks Coolius. All is well after one week!
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