In 3 minutes my tenure at P&G ends. I’ve been here – as a temp/contractor – for a year and a half. I was supposed to be here 2 weeks. Funny how God has different plans…
I find myself on the verge of tears – which is odd because I’ve looked forward to this day for a long time. I am excited about being a “real” employee and not a temp/contractor, having health benefits, and all that that entails. But I’ve grown to love the people I have worked with here in the 4N’s of the Historic Wing. They’ve wound their way down into my heart and they will not be forgotten.
I’ve learned alot here. I’ve learned about business and the corporate world – a culture wholly foreign to me 1.5 years ago. I’ve learned about Innovation, Networks, Open Source, and all manner of things R&D. And I’ve learned about cool new technologies, software, and widgets and wizgigs and whatsits. And more than all that I’ve learned about people – the quirks that make them human and the joy (and challenge) of working with them.
May God bless this place of my leaving – this keyboard where I type, the windowless walls, the computer gadgets I’ve installed (oh, please keep working…), and especially bless these people. Their comings and goings, their families and responsibilities, their tasks and their thoughts/prayers/meditations/wishes/dreams.
A season ends… a new one is birthing. Next week I start 3 weeks of Cicsco CCNA training for my new job at Cincinnati Christian Schools. After that I have two weeks off where I’ll work on our basement (we’re refinishing it), organize my attic office, and hang out with family and friends. August 1st (my Mom’s birthday) I start at the school and I begin this world of work all over again. I’m excited. It will be fun to see what God has instore in this new season. What lessons will I learn? What joys and challenges wait ahead?
But right now I’m kinda sad.
Sad, but hopeful. And very very very Thankful.
