Or call that 1 work day and 1 day spent in the office in body, but not in spirit. I have the obligatory leaving drinks after work tomorrow - and it will be nothing short of carnage. Part of me expects nothing less. I've worked there for 6 1/2 years and I feel a good send off is a must; a chance to drink with friends, reminisce and get emotional about the fact that I won't see these people day in day out any more.
But another part of me is dreading it. I'm a notoriously weak person. Always have been. "Easily led" was a phrase written in school reports on more than one occassion. And it's a personality trait I haven't seemed to be able to shift. Unable to ignore the call of a colleague when any one of them asks "fancy a pint?", all too often I've made a sheepish phone call to Katy, telling her that I'll be late home due to the call of the pub. Not something to be proud of, granted. But something's definitely changing. I truly yearn for my kids. More so every day as Tom's development continues to astound me, and the rapport builds between him and his brother. And in them I see the influence of my beautiful wife, such a wonderful mother, and the woman who has my heart forever.
When I think about all that I have at home, a social life that involves binge drinking and swapping meaningless stories, sounds pretty insignificant by comparison. To this end, I vow to change as I turn 30 in a couple of weeks. After all the obligatory 30th celebrations of course (doh, there I go again...). One step at a time!
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With reference to your previous post as well as this one, the reason that so many people, including your CEO, have asked you to stay is quite simple...you are damned good at what you do.
Do you remember when we were young and you had work to do for your college course? You always used to leave it to the last minute and would have to stay up till two or three in the morning...I would stay with you in your parents' computer room..just chatting with you and watching you work. I found it fascinating - the things you could do. Very appealing and attractive quality! But I look at you now as you busy yourself in the evenings behind your blasted laptop (!) and you have improved so much and are so talented.
Michael Page are foolish to have let you go so easily but I know that you will flourish in your new role and that this new challenge will put the zest you need in your working life.
I have to be honest by saying that I am waiting with eager anticipation that this new job may also bring with it less drinking hours! You are a fabulous father and husband and this household is complete when you are here. The boys respond so well to your company and quite frankly...what would I do without you?! As the film that we watched the other night showed, time passes all too quickly and you have to grab hold of these precious days while we can. You, along with the boys, are my all, my everything and I am so very proud of you and all you have achieved.
Go forth to this new job and your new responsibilities with the knowledge that you have earnt it and will undoubtedly surpass yourself. Well done my darling and I wish you the very best of luck - always. x
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