A wise individual once said that the only thing any of us can ever count on in this life is change.
Sometimes it comes slowly and can be shaped by our own hands. Other times it is swift and totally beyond our control: this is one of those times. Allow me to backtrack a bit...
July '06: Complete chaos at work to carry out two huge experiments before going on vacation. Neither of these was due to be completed until October, but I knew if the first attempt wasn't successful that I'd only have one more shot after vacation since one took 4 weeks and the other 5. Both came out great with fantastic results, so I was able to head out to Sturgis knowing all was well.
Early August '06: Went out to the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally and had the time of my life. The daily account of our exploits is still coming. Read on for the delay...
15 August '06: Returned to work to get this news- Reorganization within the department. Change in reporting structure possible.- Great, just what I need... a little more chaos.
1 September '06: Pleasant surprise at work. Received an unexpected performance award (certificate+cash) for successfully completing the aforementioned monster experiments 2 months ahead of schedule.
6 September '06: Notified that I, and the other 20 people in my group are to be laid off, effective 6 October '06.
Translation for those who don't speak corporate-ese: You've been doing great job for 13 years, now get the fuck out.
Sometimes I truly hate corporate America, other times I just don't care. Long story short, that's where I've been and why I haven't been around much. Trying to figure out where to go and what to do takes an extraordinary amount of time. It's also the reason I missed the recent Teamrockstar festivities in Boston. I apologize as I really wanted to see you all, but it couldn't be helped. I'll pass the info along when I decide what to do and where to do it. Until then, I expect posts will be much more frequent as I'll soon have plenty of time on my hands.
Hope all is well with everyone and that life is dealing you nothing but pleasant surprises. As for me, there is a silver lining to everything since I foresee an extended vacation due to the severance package coming my way. 
Sometimes it comes slowly and can be shaped by our own hands. Other times it is swift and totally beyond our control: this is one of those times. Allow me to backtrack a bit...
July '06: Complete chaos at work to carry out two huge experiments before going on vacation. Neither of these was due to be completed until October, but I knew if the first attempt wasn't successful that I'd only have one more shot after vacation since one took 4 weeks and the other 5. Both came out great with fantastic results, so I was able to head out to Sturgis knowing all was well.
Early August '06: Went out to the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally and had the time of my life. The daily account of our exploits is still coming. Read on for the delay...
15 August '06: Returned to work to get this news- Reorganization within the department. Change in reporting structure possible.- Great, just what I need... a little more chaos.
1 September '06: Pleasant surprise at work. Received an unexpected performance award (certificate+cash) for successfully completing the aforementioned monster experiments 2 months ahead of schedule.
6 September '06: Notified that I, and the other 20 people in my group are to be laid off, effective 6 October '06.
Translation for those who don't speak corporate-ese: You've been doing great job for 13 years, now get the fuck out.
Sometimes I truly hate corporate America, other times I just don't care. Long story short, that's where I've been and why I haven't been around much. Trying to figure out where to go and what to do takes an extraordinary amount of time. It's also the reason I missed the recent Teamrockstar festivities in Boston. I apologize as I really wanted to see you all, but it couldn't be helped. I'll pass the info along when I decide what to do and where to do it. Until then, I expect posts will be much more frequent as I'll soon have plenty of time on my hands.
Hope all is well with everyone and that life is dealing you nothing but pleasant surprises. As for me, there is a silver lining to everything since I foresee an extended vacation due to the severance package coming my way. VIEW 5 of 5 COMMENTS
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