7 Years in a Career Coming to a Close Today :(

[LilB]

Today is my last day with my property management company of 7 years. I can't help to feel mixed emotions. I'm excited, yet sad at the same time. After the end of the work day, that chapter of my life will close and I will begin a new one: new career, new city, possibly new friends. Our family begins the moving process tomorrow! :dizzy: What fun! I think that's the ONE THING I will dread-the moving part, lol.

Anyhow, it feels weird emptying my entire office. I'm deleting temporary internet files (so the next person won't know what website I live on, aka I2us), uploading important files I have produced in the past onto my online hard drive on xdrive.com, cleaning out my work inbox for the new person, looking through every drawer to see if I didn't leave any stray personal items. Leave important notes about my apartment community to my successor, etc. And then, finally, I will walk out of here for one last time. :bye:

Don't get me wrong, I AM happy. I'm just being human, I guess... I know it'll be fine. I just know it! Thanks for letting me vent. :D

[Dorothea]

Congrats Lynette!!!!!!:yay2:
Moving and changing is so scary! I am trying to figure out what I'm going to do after school, and thinking about leaving my little business I've been managing for the last 3 years is very sad to me. But it's a good career move, and something that really needs to happen! Just scary!!!
Good luck with the moving stuff. As soon as you get that all taken care of you'll feel much better about everything!

[mamacita]

:thumbup:Hi Lynette,
I wish you a safe and successful journey girl as you travel to Houston!

You will be just fine and I truly think this opportunity to change professions will open up an entire new path and chapter in life for you! Sometimes change is good and helps us to grow alot. Your still young Lynette and possibly this will encourage you to make law a solid profession for you and your family!

I am very proud of you! It's been great communicating with you and your a great inspiration and good listening ear!

Be safe on your journey and you have your hubbie here with you now to make that journey with you!:yay2:

God bless!:wave:

Genie
Mamacita:wave:

[Mami-cinco]

Hope everything goes well and you have a safe move. Congrats on your new adventure. :thumbup:

[Salsa2]

Lynette, Change is scary, but that's how we grow! I know this is a bittersweet time, but more sweet than bitter for sure! You are taking an amazing opportunity, so when you are scared, remember that you are doing the right thing!

Good luck with your move, I wish I was close enough to help you carry some boxes!! When does your new job start?

[brezarenee]

Definitely scary, but sooo exciting! Be proud of yourself for this new opportunity and for leaving your old job on good terms!!

[Pinkpig]

Try to look at the move as the beginning of the new adventure. Have fun with the boxes and crates and trucks and such. Make the move fun and it will set the tone for your new life. Good luck to you and congratulations on this wonderful opportunity.

[Laura]

I totally sympathize. Every time I leave a job I have this very heavy nostalgia feeling, with everything seeming more dramatic and emotional than it should be, kind of like living in a movie for a few days.

When I left my last restaurant job where I was a general manager I cried in my office the last night. It was so crazy - I hated that job the last few months, but it was so emotional to leave anyway...

Anyway, take time to remember all the good days and appreciate everything you have learned there, and think ahead to the wonderful things that await you!

[ojos_de_alicia]

good luck lynetter =).. everything will be fine!!!

[2004mms]

Lynette,

Like everyone else has mentioned, change is, definitely, scary but with your positive and outgoing attitude, you will only encounter success.

Have a safe trip. You'll miss Dallas, but you'll soon feel right at home in Houston. Its a great city.

[mouse7r]

Change is always hard even if its great change :) Congrats and GL with your move, I hope everything goes smoothly :)

[christytorres]

Lynette..good luck..you will do fine..its always hard to let go of the past..I know that feeling all too well. I moved back in 2005 from Mich to Texas..( I am originally from TX.born) but raised in Mich..this is all I knew..funny..I really did not know anyone..not even my own cousins..to this day I am still meeting cousins..but I have family here..it was not the same..I had this empty feeling..when I left..and missed my brothers and friends alot..but I can say after being gone for like 2 1/2 years..it has gotten better..I just did not realize I was home..and Mich was just a temporary place in my life..who knows where else I will go and meet new people..I pray that you have a safe trip..and let us know you made it safe..god bless...

[Azul y Vampy]

Hi Lynette,
I've been out of the loop the past few weeks, just wanted to wish you good luck with your new adventure :) Oh, and remember to label your moving boxes... there's nothing like looking through each box for your bed sheets in the middle of night :shy:

[LilB]

I'll be starting the new job on May 1st. Just need a week and a half to move and the rest of the time to rest and relax between jobs (and decorate the new house). Laura, OMG you soooo got it on the dot!!!! That's EXACTLY how I'm feeling!

Thanks guys, for the warm wishes. I will let you guys know how my move is going. I'll be keeping ya'll updated...you're the best! I love each and every one of you!

[J3NNI]

Ecerything will be fine, good luck on your new adventure in life. Change is good
Jenni

[dnatej]

I just want to wish you the best of luck, and your feelings are TOTALLY normal!

[Mgarcia]

Today is my last day with my property management company of 7 years. I can't help to feel mixed emotions. I'm excited, yet sad at the same time. After the end of the work day, that chapter of my life will close and I will begin a new one: new career, new city, possibly new friends. Our family begins the moving process tomorrow! :dizzy: What fun! I think that's the ONE THING I will dread-the moving part, lol.

Anyhow, it feels weird emptying my entire office. I'm deleting temporary internet files (so the next person won't know what website I live on, aka I2us), uploading important files I have produced in the past onto my online hard drive on xdrive.com, cleaning out my work inbox for the new person, looking through every drawer to see if I didn't leave any stray personal items. Leave important notes about my apartment community to my successor, etc. And then, finally, I will walk out of here for one last time. :bye:

Don't get me wrong, I AM happy. I'm just being human, I guess... I know it'll be fine. I just know it! Thanks for letting me vent. :D

Hello,

I am also leaving my job soon and i was wondering how can i delete the internet files so that they dont know what websites i go to? Thanks
goodluck with your new job :)

[Laura]

MGarcia - if you are using Mozilla Firefox at work you just go into Tools, Clear Private Data. If it's Internet Explorer you go Internet Options, and then in the General Tab there is a place to delete your browsing history.

[Mgarcia]

MGarcia - if you are using Mozilla Firefox at work you just go into Tools, Clear Private Data. If it's Internet Explorer you go Internet Options, and then in the General Tab there is a place to delete your browsing history.

Thanks Laurafern :)

i clicked on delete all :shy: but it worked thanks

[Marie]

awww Lynette, I know how you feel!! Don't worry, the nostalgia will last all of the 2 minutes it takes you to walk out the door!! hehehe!!

Good luck with moving! That part always sucks!!

[jsierra1982]

lynette, you'll be ok :) you can vent anytime. good luck in the next phase of your life!!

[ccdc]

Congratulations and Good Luck in your new job. It can be hard to start over with a new career but its going to be truely a new beginning for you and your family. Wishing you the best in your new Career!!:)

[~MP~]

Oh wow I went through the same thing...4/1 was the last day at my job after 8 years...and yes it felt weird emptying out my office...but here I am on the couch...on line...wondering what next...

[joy&pain]

awww Lynette, I know how you feel!! Don't worry, the nostalgia will last all of the 2 minutes it takes you to walk out the door!! hehehe!!

Good luck with moving! That part always sucks!!

ha! This is so true! You'll have an emotional day, then by the time it takes you to drive home you'll be all excited about your new adventure! Here's to a smooth move and chaos-free transition into your new future!

[mjfalove]

congrats on your new job!!! I have lived in houston my whole life and couldn't see myself anywhere else....PM me and i can recommend great places to see, do, eat and SHOP!!!! If you need anything in this new city, let me know!!!

[Pooh79]

:hug: :thumbup:

[cs&mswaiting]

Lynette, good luck on your new job and the move to a new city!! I know it is hard to leave a job that you have been with for so long, but you and your family have bigger and better things to look forward to. And dont it seem like we were just in cdj? I mean it really doesnt seem like it has been almost six months ago,but now life moves on :)

[LilB]

congrats on your new job!!! I have lived in houston my whole life and couldn't see myself anywhere else....PM me and i can recommend great places to see, do, eat and SHOP!!!! If you need anything in this new city, let me know!!!

Tell me! Tell me!

[LilB]

ha! This is so true! You'll have an emotional day, then by the time it takes you to drive home you'll be all excited about your new adventure! Here's to a smooth move and chaos-free transition into your new future!

Ummm...I plead the 5th????

[WaitingtoExhale]

Ummm...I plead the 5th????

You'll be fine, Lynette. I'm sure it was difficult to leave your place of business after 7 years of employment, but consider this change as a chance to grow. There are so many people who are too scared to take the step you are taking in your life. You will do fine. You are a strong, secure woman and I'm sure you will enjoy your new job immensely! Good luck with the move!

[mjfalove]

depends on what side of town you'll be in

[Pooh79]

Sooo how was your last day?

[Torres]

Good luck on the move and the new job. What kind of work will you be doing now?

[christytorres]

She's moving to Houston to work for Laurel Scott..that sounds like a great job..you will do great Lynette....

[Auntlily]

Hey Lynette! How did you get a job with Laurel Scott if you don't mind me asking? Oh by the way congrats!!

[Torres]

I know she will do good and will learn alot from Laurel. Way to go girl....

[Salsa2]

Laurel posted the opening here on I2US and Lynette applied and got it! Congratulations Lynette! Welcome to the ranks (I am a legal assistant too)!

[simply-heartfelt]

Wow that's fabulous Lynette!!! You go girl!!!!!!

You will do great!

[veroyjoel]

Congrats Lynette!! And welcome to HOUSTON!! PM me so we can chat.. Hope the move went smooth and you are unpacking by now!! Take care and don't forget you already have friends in Houston...you just haven't met them yet!!

xoxo Vero :wave:

[LilB]

It's actually a pretty crazy story. Long story short:

I became her client in 2004. After some time passed, we became friends, although we had never met in person.

Then, she posted her job openings on this site. The salary was WAY less than what I was getting paid at my job of 7 years, so I didn't consider it although the position would have been the DREAM job for me in the career I really wanted to do. So, as her friend, I emailed her and wished her the best of luck in finding someone, and in that same email I talked about my future plans of going back to school and then eventually try to get into law school, but because of my disabled mom and other ties I had, I haven't gotten to that yet. So I thought that was that.

Then I get an email back saying: send me your resume. At first I was like, "no way. I can't move to Houston. I'm set in a career." But then, I slept on it, and a few days later, I was like, what the hey! I sent her my resume and cover letter. What I least expected happened...she picked me. And she offered me more than what the posting said.

I was in shock. Everything involved with this career change and move and moving my disabled mom came on the table. But, it's like I got this sign from God to go for it. I can't explain it. I felt like it was right. Also, Laurel and I have gotten closer than ever and I know she'd help me a lot and would be an excellent boss.

We met her in person 2 months ago to get a feel of Houston and to meet Laurel finally and personally thank her for my hubby's approval.

I can't really go into detail everything Laurel has done to help make this happen, but in a nutshell, she bought a brand new house, and she's renting me her old one (which is gorgeous!), for less than I was paying in my apartment (after my property management discount), in a beautiful neighborhood. My husband and I are still in the clouds. Reality hasn't set in yet. But we both feel it's going to be okay. We're in Houston now repainting the house to match our furniture and we head back to Dallas to get the rest of the things tomorrow.

So, that's how it all happened...or should I say, is happening. Off to Home Depot again! I'll keep you guys posted again soon!

[milliesmom]

All I can say is "wow"...:thumbup:

[mjfalove]

sounds wonderful!!!! we need a houston get together!!! after all this crap, i need some time with people that REALLY understand this process!!!

[LilB]

sounds wonderful!!!! we need a houston get together!!! after all this crap, i need some time with people that REALLY understand this process!!!

Just tell me when!

[Gabi]

I haven't taken the time to congratulate you Lynette on this wonderful opportunity and new chapter in your life... so CONGRATULATIONS :yay2:
You will do awesome! I believe this is all God's will for your life. God has great things in store for you... you have a bright future ahead of you with your beautiful familia and legal husband! I can't wait to be in your shoes - to be ready to take on the world and fulfill my dreams knowing I'll have my husband by my side here in the U.S. with me!!! Soon!

[LilB]

I haven't taken the time to congratulate you Lynette on this wonderful opportunity and new chapter in your life... so CONGRATULATIONS :yay2:
You will do awesome! I believe this is all God's will for your life. God has great things in store for you... you have a bright future ahead of you with your beautiful familia and legal husband! I can't wait to be in your shoes - to be ready to take on the world and fulfill my dreams knowing I'll have my husband by my side here in the U.S. with me!!! Soon!

Awww, you're a doll...thank you for your kind words. It certainly is wonderful not to have immigration always in the back of our mind. Now I can be a part of helping others get that stress out of their lives for good as well. You'll get there soon! God bless you! :)