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September 15, 2006
The short goodbye
Today was my last day at S&N and after 15 years it was time to say goodbye. I really don't like goodbyes so I tried to keep this one as brief as possible and in the end, after all the official debriefing type stuff, slipped out as quietly as possible.
That probably wasn't right either and will no doubt have upset some colleagues who may have been expecting me to go round and say good-bye personally. But I don't really think I would have been able to handle that added amount of emotion today and I'm sure I'll be seeing some of them in various places in the future.
Now a short reboot and then onward.
Posted by Matthew at September 15, 2006 06:01 PM
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Hi Matthew,
it's a shame you didn't feel up to saying goodbye more openly, but yes I think most people here will understand how emotional that could be for you. Being part of this start-up from almost the beginning was more than interesting for both of us - observing how colleagues and structures adapt with the changing of customer requirements and technical demands. Your part in that process of change was significant. Your opinions will most definitely be missed in the future.
I'm sure I speak for lots of your ex-colleagues in wishing you and your family success with your new endeavour.
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Posted by: Paul at September 18, 2006 10:47 AM