A fresh start ...

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:34 am

So ... here's the thing.

Tomorrow I am handing in my notice to a company that I have given 11 years of my life to. I've loved almost every minute of the time I've had there, but it's finally time to move on.

I'm going back to college in September to do a Teaching Assistants course. As some of you already know, I've been rattling on about this for months on end. I can hear you all heaving a huge sigh of relief that it's finally happening:wah:

For those of you who I've discussed this with on many,many occasions ... (I'm not gonna name names) thank you all so very much for giving me such fantastic advice and listening to my endless ramblings. I am truly thankful to all of you :-4

Although this scary, it feels like the right thing to do.

:D

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:36 am

Good for you, the biggest step is the first one.

I wish you all the best and just know that you will be successful.

:)

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:45 am

mikeinie;1223007 wrote: Good for you, the biggest step is the first one.

I wish you all the best and just know that you will be successful.

:)

Thank you Mike:D

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:50 am

Good for you, Rosie, a new start alright! Power to your elbow, and I'm sure you will do very well !! All the very best to you me little leprechaun !:-6

:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:56 am

G#Gill;1223011 wrote: Good for you, Rosie, a new start alright! Power to your elbow, and I'm sure you will do very well !! All the very best to you me little leprechaun !:-6

:-4

Thank you sweetheart :-4

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:58 am

Wishing you all the luck in the world Rosie. May everything you do reward you. :-6:-6:-6:-6

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:09 pm

oscar;1223016 wrote: Wishing you all the luck in the world Rosie. May everything you do reward you. :-6:-6:-6:-6

Thank you oscar :-6

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:28 pm

Woohooo, you go girl! Good luck, everything will be great, I'm excited for you! :guitarist:guitarist:-4

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:32 pm

Embrace the change Rosie, it's a new adventure and your gonna love it.

Congrats.

Huggs

M

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:34 pm

Betty Boop;1223023 wrote: Woohooo, you go girl! Good luck, everything will be great, I'm excited for you! :guitarist:guitarist:-4
Thank you Ms Boop :-6

It's all a bit scarey but I'm so excited :guitarist

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:37 pm

minks;1223025 wrote: Embrace the change Rosie, it's a new adventure and your gonna love it.

Congrats.

Huggs

M

Thank you minksy :-4 I can't wait :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:16 pm

Good for you. Pinkchick!:):-6

Life is a wonderful adventure, isn't it?

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:24 pm

Good for you Rosie for following your dream! :-6

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:35 pm

along-for-the-ride;1223035 wrote: Good for you. Pinkchick!:):-6

Life is a wonderful adventure, isn't it?

Mustang;1223039 wrote: Good for you Rosie for following your dream! :-6

Thanks guys :-6:driving:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:45 pm

I wish you all the best of luck in your new venture, PC.:-6:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:53 pm

so that was your decision the other day.....hard one to make indeed.

congrats on the right one!:guitarist:guitarist

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:55 pm

OpenMind;1223082 wrote: I wish you all the best of luck in your new venture, PC.:-6:-6

Thank you kind sir :-6;)

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:05 pm

pinkchick;1223005 wrote: So ... here's the thing.

Tomorrow I am handing in my notice to a company that I have given 11 years of my life to. I've loved almost every minute of the time I've had there, but it's finally time to move on.

I'm going back to college in September to do a Teaching Assistants course. As some of you already know, I've been rattling on about this for months on end. I can hear you all heaving a huge sigh of relief that it's finally happening:wah:

For those of you who I've discussed this with on many,many occasions ... (I'm not gonna name names) thank you all so very much for giving me such fantastic advice and listening to my endless ramblings. I am truly thankful to all of you :-4

Although this scary, it feels like the right thing to do.

:D

You're gonna be a Teacher??????*gasp*

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:09 pm

Odie;1223086 wrote: so that was your decision the other day.....hard one to make indeed.

congrats on the right one!:guitarist:guitarist

Thank you Odie

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:11 pm

dubs;1223091 wrote: You're gonna be a Teacher??????*gasp*

*GASP* indeed, my lovely :p:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:36 pm

Hope they dont find asbestos in the attic and have to close the school. That would suck.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:42 pm

Nomad;1223110 wrote: Hope they dont find asbestos in the attic and have to close the school. That would suck.

Exactly my thoughts!.......

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:44 pm

Nomad;1223110 wrote: Hope they dont find asbestos in the attic and have to close the school. That would suck.

It sure would :yh_rotfl:p

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:46 pm

dubs;1223113 wrote: Exactly my thoughts!.......

dubsy! You're not supposed to encourage Mr Nomad!:yh_rotfl:p

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:54 pm

pinkchick;1223115 wrote: dubsy! You're not supposed to encourage Mr Nomad!:yh_rotfl:p

What?... We're on the same wavelength!.......

.....Oh Crap!

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:57 pm

dubs;1223118 wrote: What?... We're on the same wavelength!.......

.....Oh Crap!

*GASP* Did you just say that out loud? .... Heaven help us!:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:43 pm

Rosie:-4

Is this you darlin when you were dreaming about becoming a teacher:-6

I knew you could do it Rosie, and I'm thrilled to bits...good on ya:-4

Here's a coffee/tea mug for your 1st day:p

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:00 am

Way to go Rosie, told you so girl.

Right, wheres the party.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:53 am

Kathy Ellen;1223232 wrote: Rosie:-4

Is this you darlin when you were dreaming about becoming a teacher:-6

I knew you could do it Rosie, and I'm thrilled to bits...good on ya:-4

Here's a coffee/tea mug for your 1st day:p

Thank you my lovely :-6:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:55 am

Barman;1223245 wrote: Way to go Rosie, told you so girl.

Right, wheres the party.

Thank you wee chum

;)

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:17 am

Barman;1223245 wrote: Way to go Rosie, told you so girl.

Right, wheres the party.

If she doesn't tell where the party is, we'll just have to have our own.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:22 am

Well done Rosie:-6Im so pleased for you ,,, how exciting:D:-4:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:22 am

OpenMind;1223264 wrote: If she doesn't tell where the party is, we'll just have to have our own.

Party?? .... Where??

:sneaky::p

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:23 am

pinkchick;1223005 wrote: So ... here's the thing.

Tomorrow I am handing in my notice to a company that I have given 11 years of my life to. I've loved almost every minute of the time I've had there, but it's finally time to move on.

I'm going back to college in September to do a Teaching Assistants course. As some of you already know, I've been rattling on about this for months on end. I can hear you all heaving a huge sigh of relief that it's finally happening:wah:

For those of you who I've discussed this with on many,many occasions ... (I'm not gonna name names) thank you all so very much for giving me such fantastic advice and listening to my endless ramblings. I am truly thankful to all of you :-4

Although this scary, it feels like the right thing to do.

:D

I am so very,very happy for you.

You will make a fantastic teacher,you are loving ,caring & compassionate.

I wish you all the very best & know you will do this with ease.

Good for you Rosie:-4:-4:-4

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:26 am

pinkchick;1223267 wrote: Party?? .... Where??

:sneaky::p

We're waiting for you to tell us where and when.:rolleyes::yh_rotfl

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:32 am

kazalala;1223266 wrote: Well done Rosie:-6Im so pleased for you ,,, how exciting:D:-4:-4

Thank you Kaz :-6:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:20 am

mrsK;1223268 wrote: I am so very,very happy for you.

You will make a fantastic teacher,you are loving ,caring & compassionate.

I wish you all the very best & know you will do this with ease.

Good for you Rosie:-4:-4:-4

Thank you so much mrsK:-4:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:21 am

OpenMind;1223272 wrote: We're waiting for you to tell us where and when.:rolleyes::yh_rotfl

........................................................ :p:D

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:50 am

pinkchick;1223319 wrote:

........................................................ :p:D

Huh. Coded, eh? Hmmm.:sneaky:

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:04 am

OpenMind;1223358 wrote: Huh. Coded, eh? Hmmm.:sneaky:

I don't do parties ...........:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:39 am

:-4:-4:-4

You've got the right temprament (sp?) to work with kids, you'll be brill!

BTW - feel free to correct my spelling and grammar any time you like:wah:

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:55 am

Imladris;1223380 wrote: :-4:-4:-4

You've got the right temprament (sp?) to work with kids, you'll be brill!

BTW - feel free to correct my spelling and grammar any time you like:wah:

Thank you Imms :-4:-4

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:57 am

So what's the update? Did you give your notice yet? What was their reaction?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:11 am

pinkchick;1223365 wrote: I don't do parties ...........:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Since when - last Sunday?

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:15 am

mikeinie;1223394 wrote: So what's the update? Did you give your notice yet? What was their reaction?

I handed in my notice this morning. Both my supervisor and my manager were aware that I would do that today. We have been in discussions for a couple of weeks because I wanted to go part time rather than leave.

The powers that be seem to be dragging their heels on the issue so the way things stand at the moment, I will officially finish here on August 28th (although my last day in the office will be August 17th - I have leave booked

). In the mean time ... if it is agreed that I can reduce my hours, my notice will be withdrawn. My colleagues are totally gobsmacked but very happy that I'm doing something that makes me happy :-6

It's all VERY real now

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:18 am

OpenMind;1223404 wrote: Since when - last Sunday?

*GASP* How do you know about that? :yh_rotfl:p

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:43 am

What a perfect way to end your job - go on holiday for the last 2 weeks of employment.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:53 am

OpenMind;1223435 wrote: What a perfect way to end your job - go on holiday for the last 2 weeks of employment.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Sure you know me! I don't do things by halfs

;)

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:57 am

pinkchick;1223439 wrote: Sure you know me! I don't do things by halfs

;)

Hope you learn to spell on this course. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:01 am

OpenMind;1223441 wrote: Hope you learn to spell on this course. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

*GASP* ..... Ooooops!

:o