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Though clearly with this message, I will have to revisit my definition of the word, ‘dignity.” I walk away with my honor and dignity intact. You did not win, you didn’t even manage a stalemate. This is on my terms, waging a struggle on a battlefield of my choosing, and I am the victor. In case any weak-kneed, spineless, misshapen-sacks-of-oozing-pus-that-call-yourself-leaders believe they are somehow winning…that they are somehow driving me out, perish that thought. You have to admit, my solution is eloquent and oddly Shakespearian.
#PEN PAD DRIVER MICROMANAGER FULL#
So now I AM owning my career with a full departure. When you are good at something, they won’t let you leave, trust me on this. For the last 15 years I have been doing jobs that I have been slotted into, forced to take, while being told that I need to make the best of it. All of this talk of “owning my career” is pure horse crap designed to absolve management of their responsibilities. Sadly, I barely remember actually having a job that I applied and interviewed for or wanted. This place is like that scene in the Godfather, “Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in.” When you want to stay, they try and find ways to get rid of you – and when you want to leave, they slap on an ankle tracking monitor and lock you in a digital equivalent of a Turkish prison. I never really planned on staying here for 25 years. In preparing this message, I am reminded of Bilbo Baggins’ quote from the Fellowship of the Ring: “I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” That certainly sets the tone, so let’s saddle-up, take a stiff drink, put your feet up, and dive into my triumphant farewell email (soon to be a major motion picture!)
#PEN PAD DRIVER MICROMANAGER PROFESSIONAL#
I AM a professional writer after all, which is synonymous with “delusional/narcissistic genius,” so strap yourself in for a wild few minutes of my crafted ramblings. As I have done with my entire professional life I refuse to conform to normalcy. I can even think of a few people to hold the cup for you when you do (I actually have a list). If you are expecting such a sob-story message from me in some vain attempt to stir memories and emotions it is time for you to take a drug test. Most are teary-eyed, “I’ll miss you all…it has been a privilege to work with you…” dribble. I have read a number of these kinds of messages over the years. Torn between snarky humor and well-placed-parting shots.
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I tend to think of this as less as retirement and more as “pre-boarding.” Don’t think of this as me fleeing the firm, think of this as I’m “owning my career.” As with most things in my life, I am doing it my way. I am retiring, early, in fact I have had an evil plan in the works for some time. For the record I am not being let go, RIFed, outsourced, downsized, right-sized, rebadged, deliberately unassigned, co-sourced, shown the beach, laid-off, “being given a chance to pursue other opportunities,” career-parked, put on the island, assigned to “special projects,” or even paroled. Despite my looks, which I blame entirely on the firm, I am only 56 years old. Tomorrow, October 15, is my last day at the firm as I move on to early retirement after 25 years of service. Please consider this what it is, an emotional purge with a light twist of humor. Yes, this is my actual farewell letter. For me, it’s the best way to move forward, shedding some of the agony I’ve experienced.
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I would be remiss (and a hypocrite) if I didn’t fully vet emotions and sometime painful memories that I have been forced to carry for years. Where is that enthusiastic and dedicated go-getter? I haven’t seen him in the mirror in a long time.ĭisclaimer: Just because I am being blunt, open, honest, snarky and forthright in this message does not mean I didn’t enjoy working here and that I forged great relationships.