So it’s here. The last day of work. When I gave my notice a month ago I thought the time would crawl. But it didn’t. Instead it FLEW and now all of the sudden it’s the last day.
Yesterday was weird. I started cleaning out my desk, taking down photos and putting everything in a sad little white box to take home.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about my new job. But leaving this job today? SUCKS.
I brought lots of tissues. I’ve been warning Mike since I gave notice that I was going to cry. I know myself. Emotional, party of one. I also wrote Mike’s card at home, alone, hours before I had to come in today so I wouldn’t be all snotty and red-eyed.
The joke has been it’s not goodbye, it’s just see you later. Which is true. We’ve planned on monthly lunch dates, we’ve always got the blogs and I fully expect to see Mike cutting up the dance floor at my wedding.
And every time a boy band comes on the radio, I’m going to think of him. (omg the Backstreet Boys just came on his iPod as I’m typing this. Freaky! But, awww.)
I’m also going to miss my lunches with Chelle and my wedding talk with Anna. You just don’t find people like this every day.
So while I’m happy, I’m also very sad.
I’m ready to start the new page in my book, but I’m really going to miss this chapter.
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November 29, 2007 at 10:48 am
itsallabouthallie
You are going to missed here! I am happy for you! Good Luck with you next adventure!
November 29, 2007 at 11:01 am
kwarterlifecrisis
I was thinking about you this morning as I was driving to work because I knew it would be the last time you drove to work at your job. You’re right though - it’s not a goodbye. Just a ‘I won’t see you everyday but we’ll still keep in touch and do lunch.’ Plus, like you said, Mike will be at your wedding. You should probably talk to the DJ and have him insert some Beyonce, N’Sync and a little Bon Jovi in there for him.
Cheer to new beginnings.
November 29, 2007 at 11:10 am
Sassafras
I’m sad for you because I’m not good at good-byes and I can only imagine how you feel.
Good luck, I hope you have a good last day with your co-workers!
November 29, 2007 at 11:18 am
bluesunday
I know how you’re feeling right now - I went through it 5 months ago. Be prepared for the feelings that lie ahead - getting used to new coworkers (after having fallen in love with the old ones) is NOT easy. But it gets better. Here’s to new beginnings! They’re scary, but worth it.
November 29, 2007 at 11:21 am
elizabethews
The last day is the toughest! Especially when you’re leaving friends behind. But you have these friends to take with you! Look at us - we became better friends after I was gone! See? It’s a good thing.
(ps- send me your email address)
November 29, 2007 at 11:28 am
Clink
I’m both so happy and so sad. But the relationships and bonds you have with absolutely withstand the fact that you’re moving on.
November 29, 2007 at 11:36 am
La
I know it’s hard to say “see you later”, but you’ve created bonds that won’t be broken just because you change jobs. Congratulations on the new job, and I’m sure you’ll make just as many precious memories there. Hugs!
November 29, 2007 at 11:37 am
littlespoon
Aw-switching jobs is tough, especially when you have to leave such a wonderful environment. You’re going to be great! Don’t get too snotty, ok?
November 29, 2007 at 11:39 am
qu33nbee
Wow, you and Clink both had huge changes today. Crazy.
I hope to one day have the opportunity that you do: Leaving a great job that you’ll miss for another great job. You’re awfully lucky girl, just wanted you to know that.
November 29, 2007 at 11:40 am
mypieceofthepie
You and Clink are both so adult w/your new big girl jobs!
This is a good thing. You will surely be missed but this job brought you together and your not being there anymore is not going to tear you apart.
November 29, 2007 at 11:41 am
Hope
Aw, I’m sad for you. Goodbyes are awful. I’m looking forward to reading the new chapter!
November 29, 2007 at 11:43 am
Katie
*Hugs* Leaving a job where you’ve worked with amazing people is hard…good luck with your new one! And may you meet just as many great people
November 29, 2007 at 11:43 am
michelle
good luck with the new job molly! it’s hard leaving the old one, i know. but if we never took chances in life or accepted change think of how boring life would be! plus you’ll still get to see your co-workers once in awhile and read their blogs - that’s not something a lot of people can say
November 29, 2007 at 11:44 am
mikesgotnothin
Just make sure you take that damn heater with you, OK?
November 29, 2007 at 11:45 am
alissa
New chapters are always bittersweet. xoxox
November 29, 2007 at 11:51 am
dreamgrrl
Good luck & be happy for the great friendships you made, and all the new and exciting stuff thats coming up! You’ll be great!
November 29, 2007 at 11:59 am
verybadcat
Yeah, I’ve had some really, really emotional goodbyes with jobs- particularly the job I left to move to Paradise. You know what, though? The people you really love? They’re always there, even if you don’t work with them, and you’ll make new friends at the new job too.
November 29, 2007 at 12:02 pm
distracted spunk
“I’m ready to start the new page in my book, but I’m really going to miss this chapter” - lovely. Just lovely. And also - congratulations. It’s hard leaving a job you love, but the connections will always remain, as long as you keep them going. Good luck!
November 29, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Lisa
<3 good luck
November 29, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Jess
It’s great that your current job was so good to you that you are feeling this emotional about leaving. I definitely did not have those feelings when I left my last job and that’s because it wasn’t a good place for me to be. I’m sure your new job will soon become a great place for you too, since we all know how much they want you to be there. And the important ties from your old job will definitely stick.
Good luck with the transition!
November 29, 2007 at 12:44 pm
brookem
I have been thinking of you today! Good luck with the “see you laters.” Hope that it goes as well as it can!
November 29, 2007 at 12:46 pm
chasingparadise
Aww Molly! Just be grateful that this job is one you will look back on with happiness instead of scorn. And cheers to you starting a new chapter!
November 29, 2007 at 12:50 pm
DG
I had such a hard time leaving my old job but you have to move on at some point. Congratulations sweety, and I’m sure that you’ll still remain close
November 29, 2007 at 1:01 pm
AP
aww good luck and congrats on the new job!
November 29, 2007 at 1:02 pm
crystall
Good Luck Molly. And Backstreet Boys? Really?
November 29, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Peter DeWolf
Awww.
On the plus side, you’ll have a whole new office of people to adore you.
November 29, 2007 at 1:44 pm
*kb*
I hate goodbyes!
Congratulations on a new beginning!! 
November 29, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Amber
*Sob*
Always a bittersweet moment to be moving on, but hopefully you’ll love the new job and people just as much
November 29, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Courtney
leaving job #1 was bittersweet for me too. it’s so great that you have so many great memories and have some solid experience under your belt thus far in your career!
November 29, 2007 at 3:11 pm
L B
that office won’t ever be the same. did you remember to tell mike you were leaving? he still asks me about that. are you going to vegas or something?
November 29, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Trigger
Change is hard, even if it’s good. Good luck on the new adventure, all the same!
November 29, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Dani
Just a quick little story for you. I worked w/ my coworker Melissia for a year and a half. (Yes MelissIa, her mom screwed her over w/ that one. It is pronounced Melissa though), Anyways, we had a great bond. We told each other everything and I hadn’t had a friend like her in a long time. We would bitch and gossip and sometimes get a little work done. When I knew I had to give my month’s notice, it was heartbreaking. Now, I had known for 6 months when I would be leaving my old job, but could not bear to tell Melissia. We were that close. I knew she would be devastated, but so happy that I would be moving to CA. She knew it was eventually going to come, but not that soon. Anyways, the morning that I was going to tell her, I told her I had something to tell her. With that horrible look of “OH MY GOD, This is going to be really bad news.” I brought her into and empty office and she exclaims, “OH MY GOD, YOU’RE PREGNANT AREN’T YOU?” I started laughing out of control and then said no. She immediately knew what I was going to tell her. She started bawling, I started bawling and she said, “I am so happy for you.” Now to make this long long long story short considering this is suppose to be a comment and not my own blog :), we STILL e-mail each other a couple times a week and talk on the phone.
Moral of story: I know it is a sad day for you, but the truth is, you stay in contact w/ those who you want. It is so easy to get together w/ people when they aren’t far apart. You just have to make the effort.
xo
November 29, 2007 at 5:04 pm
cdp
Emotional, party of one? That was totally me when I left my job to go to law school. Sat in the parking lot and cried like a baby for like 30 minutes when it was time to leave. So I completely understand. I know they’ll miss you tons and bunches. We are all excited to hear about the new job!
November 29, 2007 at 5:18 pm
katelin
I hate goodbyes too, but at least you’re moving on to a new job! That’s always exciting.
November 29, 2007 at 7:12 pm
LN
I just had the same experience - left a job that I pretty much liked and a boss I loved. Cried when I gave my two weeks notice to my boss, cried again when I said goodbye to him a couple days before my last day (he was going out of town), then fortunately made it out the door my last day without any tears. That, however, was only because I will be going to my former company’s Christmas party in a couple weeks, as the guest of one of my single-coworkers. So instead of goodbyes, it was, “See you at the Christmas party!”
Good luck on your last day!!
November 29, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Chelle
Okay, so here’s the stuff I couldn’t say today on your last day in the office…
To Molly: You are beautiful. Always remember that. No matter what happens in life, remember you are beautiful.
To Molly’s Sister: You are so lucky. If I had a sister, I could only hope she’d be like Molls.
To Molly’s Mom: Congrats. You have an awesome daughter. Be very proud of her.
To Molly’s Michael: Thanks for making her so happy. No matter what happens in life, please… always make her happy.
I’ll try not to cry tomorrow when I come into the office and see you desk devoid of Mollyness. Goodluck on Monday! I know you’ll be awesome.
November 29, 2007 at 8:10 pm
The Casual Perfectionist
Good luck in your new job!
November 29, 2007 at 9:23 pm
The Lisa Show
Good luck! Although I’m sure you won’t need it. I just came from Ashley’s blog. You guys are going to have so much fun together.
November 29, 2007 at 9:50 pm
libby
emotional, party of one.
love it. but i’m the same way, so i understand the mixed emotions!! its great you have so many ways to keep in touch with those you’ve built relationships with over the years. good luck tomorrow!!
November 30, 2007 at 4:30 am
tia
congrats on new job!!