Thinking Inside the Box: Not Goodbye, More Like See You Around

Published by Brad H. on June 11th, 2008 in Humor, Work | 3 Comments

I've never been one for long goodbyes, so I'd best go ahead and put this out there right up front… this is going to be my last post for Employee Evolution.

Before you shed any tears (I know, no one is crying but let me have my moment), just know that I'm not leaving entirely, just migrating over to Brazen Careerist. You see, the focus of EE is changing, and us guest bloggers are being shuttled over to BC so we can add our thoughts to the rising chorus of young professionals who demand a difference. So think of this more as me heading to a new house in the neighborhood rather than moving to another country.

I'm not entirely sure what my new role over at BC is going to be as of yet, but I know I will be offering more than just stories and humor, and can hopefully couple what I've been doing here with some helpful tips in ways to get ahead despite our youth. You might see me pop up from time to time in the journalism or politics section of the community, and I hope that if you aren't already checking out BC now that you'll start doing so, there's really a great community of bloggers over there who appreciate the readers.

So as I go I first want to say thanks to all of you who have read and commented on my posts week in and week out. When I was suffering through my old job, it was such a release to be able to come and write about my experiences in such a way that I could get all the frustration out while finding a way to make things at least remotely interesting to you all. Your encouragement, advice, and well-wishes were always welcome, and while I may not have responded to every comment, I read each of them. Your thoughtfulness continued as I moved halfway across the country and started the search for my true meaning, and my only regret is that I will no longer be able to bring you along on my journey as I seek that "dream job" we're all constantly chasing.

I also have to thank Healy and Paugh, who took a chance on me as just some random guy who wanted to write a weekly column. Jackie's Millenial Muse works made me really want to be a part of EE, and I'm glad the guys were willing to give me that opportunity. I'm looking forward to continuing in partnership with them (and Penelope as well) over in the BC community.

So now I'll wrap things up before I start getting choked up thinking of the good times we've shared. You have all been so good to me, and I thank you for letting me come into your life for a few minutes each week and share the joys, sorrows, dreams, and failures of the life of one simple twentysomething longing to be more than just another anonymous paper-pusher.

And now, since I'm told to always leave them laughing, and since I am an avid Indianapolis Colts football fan, a joke.

A Bears fan, a Colts fan, an Eagles fan, and a Patriots fan are all climbing a mountain. Seeing as it is the nature of sports enthusiasts, they all begin arguing about who is the most devoted fan of them all.

Suddenly, the Eagles fan says, "Oh yeah? Watch this! This is for the Eagles!" he shouts, and then proceeds to throw himself off the side of the cliff.

As the remaining three continue climbing, the Bears fans says, "That was nothing, this is for the Bears!" and casts himself off from an even higher altitude.

As the Colts fan and Patriots fan sally onward, still arguing, the Colts fan suddenly proclaims, "This is for everyone!" and promptly pushes the Patriots fan off the cliff.

Thanks again everyone, I'll see you around.