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Of the Troops & For the Troops

They almost set themselves up now days...welocme back.

Enjoy your new confuser!

Murphy

Welcome back, As to the new computer, you'll love it until you hate it and want to kill it. Do not be alarmed, this is the natural order of things.

I just got a new one but have an IT family member who set mine up. Any leads on new employment? I went through this many years ago and I ended up doubling my salary. Strange things can happen. I am really puling for you.

Art

We just turn over our computer woes to #1 son.

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It's good to "see" you back so soon. I'm "looking" at you from where just a year ago I'd have never thought it'd be possible - out in the boonies at a church campground on the eastern plains. We're here for a week of ministry and relaxation - and have WiFi. Anyway, my point is that technology is changing - usually for the better.

Have fun setting up the new 'puter. As Sarge said, you'll love it 'til you hate it.

Although much of my professional career has been spent in front of one of these screens, I do not consider myself very "techie". I have always been a driver. Give me an application, teach me how it works and then, get out of the way, 'cause I'm driving. Never cared much for what's 'under the hood', what makes it tick and, if there was a problem, I had the Help Desk on speed dial. It's a change in life, for certain.

As for the job...I signed off the last of my papers today. I would be lying if I said it didn't affect me. Technically, I don't ever have to work again. Melodie and I are in a good place financially. That said, I think I'd still like to work. I have 2 or 3 different potential possibilities but I am purposely not thinking about any of that until after the New Year. I think I need some time to complete the 'divorce' in my head and let my feelings be set to rest lest they cloud any remaining judgement.

Anyway, I appreciate the fellowship and support that's been offered up here. You all have made me better for it.

A very grateful,
Hoot

The place was just not the same while you were gone.

and don't put very credence in ex-corporate BS 'reasons'. One thing way too many copr-folks can't stand is honest competence, with no apple polishing, Just doin' the job very well, with no drama either -- eventually makes younger folks nervous and old crocks wondering why you don';t join the corporate-go-round at the country club. Or, sumthin' like that. Don't waste much time on endings-in time they lose their importance and gain new life.. with some thinking ;~`)