Email to Captain:
I talk to the Company tomorrow and I am scared to death! …just a huge step. Edee
Email from Captain:
Don’t be scared. Trust me, you will not regret it. You’ll be doing something most people will only dream of. Buon ano, Shirish
In all the years at the Company, I have been so fortunate to have great Bosses, 3 of whom will be life-long friends. As an independent contractor, it's my contract that stands as my parameters, but I am assigned to a Manager to represent my office and out of respect I have always called them my "manager."
My current Manager I call Boss-man. We go way back to 1996 and he has been my manager twice. I decided to wait until AFTER the holidays to tell him because I know this will create a lot of work for him. Although his statue and looks are between James Earl Jones and Emmit Smith, he is one of the most positive, encouraging, big hearted people I have ever known.
I had my speech all prepared: how I had this opportunity, how I love my job but it's been over 25 years, how concerned I was about my assistant, my clients, and my own future.
In usual Boss-man style, he already knew. He picked it up from my voice requesting his visit. And with his signature laugh: three hardy har, har, har's. He accepted my decision, agreed with the opportunity and said he needed to let it hit him on the drive back to Orlando.
Directly after he left I took my assistant to lunch and told her. Tires were shed. We spend more time together in waking weekday hours than family and friends! That bond is something a part timer would not understand. I laid out my plan and told her as much as I knew. She is an amazing worker, the type of person that is so smart and talented but doesn't fully realize it. Common sense is NOT common! She has been the other half of my brain for many years but after 11 years with me, it's time for her to find a new path also.
So FINALLY, an enormous weight has started to lift, and the plan is truly in motion. I'm going to do this.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday, November 27, 2009
Living a Lie
Email from a client:
Edee, What’s up? I was wondering if I, or someone from my business, did something to offend you or your staff? If so, I apologize for anything we may have done and wonder why it has affected the relationship between you and I. The last few times I have seen or talked with you, you seem upset or bothered and I am not sure why. Most recently at the Greek Festival, you barely wanted to speak with me or look at me. I hope I can fix whatever I did so we can move on and get back to a good business and friend relationship.
November 27, 2009
Email from me in return;
No, no, no, no, no, no. I AM having a really hard time in my life right now. That’s it. ME. Sometimes good friends can pick that up so it’s easier to avoid it. In time, all things will be make clear. It is not, not, not you or your business. We are not in the same personal social circle but I do consider you of my good friends. Edee
I hate this. I have made a decision to leave but can only tell a few friends and family. I have to make a plan for the Company. I have to save my employee’s job. I have to wait to tell them. Yet I have to continue to work with co-workers at the Company and sell to Clients like I’ll always be here, knowing full well I will not be the person to facilitate it. It feels like living a lie.
Edee, What’s up? I was wondering if I, or someone from my business, did something to offend you or your staff? If so, I apologize for anything we may have done and wonder why it has affected the relationship between you and I. The last few times I have seen or talked with you, you seem upset or bothered and I am not sure why. Most recently at the Greek Festival, you barely wanted to speak with me or look at me. I hope I can fix whatever I did so we can move on and get back to a good business and friend relationship.
November 27, 2009
Email from me in return;
No, no, no, no, no, no. I AM having a really hard time in my life right now. That’s it. ME. Sometimes good friends can pick that up so it’s easier to avoid it. In time, all things will be make clear. It is not, not, not you or your business. We are not in the same personal social circle but I do consider you of my good friends. Edee
I hate this. I have made a decision to leave but can only tell a few friends and family. I have to make a plan for the Company. I have to save my employee’s job. I have to wait to tell them. Yet I have to continue to work with co-workers at the Company and sell to Clients like I’ll always be here, knowing full well I will not be the person to facilitate it. It feels like living a lie.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Emails from Italy
Dear Captain, I had a terrible day at the company. Tomorrow is poised to be worse. Tell me it’s real out there. Tell me that I will escape all this with something to look towards. I KNOW it will be hard work at times…sailing always is. I know it will be a huge adjustment to live in 4 feet of personal space but I cannot take it here much longer. I think I might jump off a cliff. Edee
November 19, 2009
Dear Edee,
Hang in there! I promise it will get better. In the past six months we’ve seen the green flash, whales breaching, an active volcano spouting steam, the ruins of Pompeii…I could go on.
There’s a whole world out here, Edee, bigger and better than the little ones we have to live in most of the time. Soon enough, you’ll be out here in it. Okay? So stay tough, and let me know how you’re doing. The Captain
November 19, 2009
Dear Edee,
Hang in there! I promise it will get better. In the past six months we’ve seen the green flash, whales breaching, an active volcano spouting steam, the ruins of Pompeii…I could go on.
There’s a whole world out here, Edee, bigger and better than the little ones we have to live in most of the time. Soon enough, you’ll be out here in it. Okay? So stay tough, and let me know how you’re doing. The Captain
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