Today was my last day at Emmis Interactive after just over a year and a half. It was my first job after 8 years at Motorola. I really enjoyed the work and the people even more, but sometimes you have to make tough decisions for yourself and your family, which is exactly what I did.
I didn’t receive any going away gifts or a party, which was perfectly fine. I don’t need things like that. What I did receive was actually much more valuable. I was showered with compliments, good luck wishes and “we’ll miss you”s. If that wasn’t humbling enough, one person said “I’m going to buy the biggest pair of clown shoes and put them under your old desk so whoever sits there next will know that they have huge shoes to fill.” That was very touching. I guess I didn’t realize the true impact I had on the people there. And then when I thought it was finally safe to leave, a loud announcement was made that I was leaving the building that was immediately followed by hoots, hollers, cheers and applause. I was speechless. What a tremendous bunch of people. I was truly sad to leave, but again a decision that I felt I had to make and one that I do not regret. The people working at Emmis Interactive will always be my friends and thanks to the ubiquitous social networking, I will always be able to stay in touch.
Thanks Emmis Interactive for an absolutely awesome send off. One I will never forget.
