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I wasn't sure whether to put this in the funk thread, or in the Un-Funk thread, and I'm excited about it. So it gets its own thread.

I don't care if the thread only lasts a couple of days, 'cause my unemployment only lasts this week. Why am I so nonchalant about it?

Because I GOT A NEW JOB!!! I just don't start it 'til next week. Big Grin

My "adopted sister" tells me I'm on "funemployment" this week. I like it.

I made a list of all -- well, some -- of the things I need to accomplish during my time off. Fix the ceiling fan, clean off the desk, repair a lamp, dust and vacuum, fix a toilet, paint the garage ceiling, and on and on and on. In the middle of all that, I may go to the trap range Wednesday evening, and I need to clean a shotgun or two.

So. Back to the news! After 22-1/2 years with my current employer, I got an opportunity to do similar work, with a team I already know and a new product, only a half-mile further away from the house. I lose the team of 11 great people I had under my umbrella, and I hate feeling like I'm leaving them behind. (Truth is, I'll be aiming to bring them over as soon as I can.) But there are a great many hassles I'm now free of, and I'm likely to be working way less "second shift." (Second shift: time spent working at home, after the regular day.)

I'm excited about it. I've got my first project already and have started a couple of planning documents already. My boss said, "don't put too much into it yet -- I don't have you on payroll yet!" But I enjoy the work, so I got a head start on it.

Leaving a job and a great team after that long is a very tough thing to do. But this "new life" looks pretty darned exciting. Cool To quote my good friend TK, "Life is good!"

Cheers, y'all! Let's get funky!!




God bless America.
 
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That's great news, vthoky!!

It sounds like a great move for you, and if you're able to take your team--or some of it--to your new gig, that will be great.

Go Hokies!


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Congrats! Enjoy the 'down'time




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Nice to hear of your new opportunity.
 
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I'm likely to be working way less "second shift." (Second shift: time spent working at home, after the regular day.)


That by itself is reason enough to celebrate.

Congratulations!



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Good luck and best wishes on your new job
 
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Congratulations on the new job!




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Sounds like a win to me.
Congratulations!


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When I first saw the title of the thread I was worried but now I’m happy for you. All the best moving forward.


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Congratulations and good luck. You will probably find that you hardly finish many of your home projects and wonder where the time went,
 
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Congratulations on the new job!
Enjoy the week!



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Way to go!


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Congratulations! I only changed jobs three times in my working life, joined the Army at 17, the local Police department just before turning 21 and the State Attorney's Office at 34, right after Law School. Then retirement!

Each time was kinda scary-I had many questions such as "Will I do well?," "Am I making the right decision?," "Do I belong here?" and other variations of the same questions. For me the answers turned out to be all yes, though it took a bit to be sure. Of all, retirement was the scariest.

You, on the other hand, sound very confident and I am sure you will do well in this new adventure in your life.

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Good to hear, vthoky!
(Just returned from a day in Abingdon, sort of your neck of the woods.)
Enjoy your fun week.
 
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Thanks, all! It's a new adventure, and I'm looking forward to it.

Shoevb is right: my to-do list hasn't shrunk much today.

Here's a fun one: my boss texted me a few minutes ago, asking me to come by for a bit tomorrow. Big Grin




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Congratulations and wishes for a good future!

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Damn click bait. Razz


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Good for you!!!


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Congrats!! Smile


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Congratulations,

I was unemployed (Big Tech WFR) for 58 days, mid-Nov to Mid Jan. Just enough anxiety to really put a damper on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
But in the end I got rehired by my Tech employer and am moving on in my new role.

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