So Dr. Suess wrote that quote. Why do i title my post with this you might ask? i have a little story to tell….
Lets see, lets go back about four years. I was working as a scheduler for maybe 40 people plus or minus, memory does not serve me well. I know there are more people but not the point on with the story…
This job was stressful and cool. I am a math thinker, I like to figure things out like schedules, make it work. I like working with people, this job was a lot like the center of all that went on in this department. You get hit with everything from peoples personal problems to yelling at you because they did not get what they wanted on the schedule even though you did not write it. It was a tough job but cool at other times.
There was a seasonal supervisors position open. This one candidate walks in and is introduced as the new hire. Imagine my surprise when this young lady walks in, first impression was she will be crucified. She was petite. Seemed quiet. I wondered how she would even last. I even went to my director and asked what was she thinking, she wont make it! Well my director said something to the effect she dealt with a fraternity and did very well.
Ok, I thought. I will give her a chance. And I am sure glad I had! Come to find out she was a fighter! She stuck up for what she believed in! She just so happened to be a great friend.
In the four years i have known her, life has changed both personally and professionally for both of us. She was like my work battle buddy. We ended up being supervisors in two different departments. She has always been someone i could call and ask for advice, someone i could send an email to complaining about staff and she just got it! Sit in a meeting thinking OMG thankfully someone else is suffering through this as well. She has always gone to bat for me! I always knew she was in my corner. I have always appreciated it.
Even personally, she has always been such a great friend. Always looking out for my well being. Asking if all was well. Reading my blog knowing when a friend was needed. Encouraging me to go to lunch to talk about things and willing to bust out because the whole team of pirates walked in to the resturant. I always have felt i could search her out if needed for anything. Sometimes thinking maybe i should have reached more. I have always appreciated her company.
I have been in denial for about two weeks now but I am so proud of her as she has found a new and improved job that will use her talents. I am sure it was a hard thing descison to make but I am so happy for her. Life will not be the same at work. I know my battle buddy will only be a phone call or email away. I will promise to have lunch every now and then taking much need field trips to her new place of employment. I know she will do great! Sara, thanks for being a friend. You will be missed.
Remember, Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Be well, do good and keep in touch.
