Quest for freedom: Hello Freedom!
Sort of a special day for me.
After the end of my (24/7) business contracts two weeks ago, I went to visit the last company still under my care today.
It was the day another company would take over the IT there.
I got up really early this morning because I didn't sleep well last night and decided that my time was better spend doing some research for my vlog.
The reason I couldn't sleep was that this company is sort of special for me.
I have been working there since 2011 and know a couple of people there on a very personal level.
(Walking away from what you know is not always easy).
They had asked me to find them another company because they didn't know where to begin.
So, I did.
I found a company full of young and eager IT specialists and with a good knowledge of Office 365.
Talking to the new guy (the boss as it turned out), I realized that he knew a lot about it (far more than me).
He was also completely up-to-date about all the latest know-how and all that stuff.
(Funny that while talking to him I realized that my IT knowledge in this department is already going because at times I kept searching my brain for the right IT terms.)
They were a perfect fit.
Good.
After everything was done the guy left and I stayed for a bit to talk to the people in the company.
There is one girl there that I can relate too more than most.
I think I started there when she started at the company and we saw a lot of changes.
When I told her about what I'm doing with my life now she could hardly believe it!
(me neither at times if I'm honest).
She wished me all the best and I gave her 3 kisses on the cheeks (the Dutch way of greeting or goodbye) and a hug.
lol, that was the first time in 7 years.
And that was also goodbye.
I walked out the building into the sun that was already blazing hot!
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Welcome to land of the free. I have never actually really worked for a company, so I can only imagine. But I can tell you for sure, you will enjoy doing what you love to do, and I've followed your blogs and vlogs so far, you pretty much enjoy the new life you have been living. Congrats man, I wish you all the best.
Greetings, exyle
Really man, there are companies that please us and others that do not. Working in a company, in my opinion, is something that makes us part of it and our day to day stays attached to it. This can be good if the company is good, respecting the employees and the environment is good or, it can be bad if it is a company with an environment oriented towards bullying.
I thought it was cool how you put your search for a company.
Thank you very much for the post and good afternoon!
I can say that's truly the new way to retire
For me retirement is doing what I enjoy to do everyday.
Enjoyment has nothing to do with money or work for me.
It is really okay to earn but having fun doing it and be serious in a way about it.
Enjoy your new endeavor and keep on steemin'
Yea I guess its a strange feeling leaving it all behind if I ever get the means of leaving my work I think I will have these same feelings that you describe but I will be very happy also, anyway today was also a lovely warm day, freedom @exyle congrts.
Congratulations!
Enjoy your freedom and the beautiful weather.
thanks!
Mark you are FREE @exyle is only going to get BETTER and BETTER going forward. I am so Happy that you were able to release your LAST SHACKLE. Most People do not realize they Live in an Open Air Prison. I hope that Crypto gives all of Humanity the FREEDOM they deserve from Central Banking Slavery..........................
You are such a nice and a cool person I ever know here on Steemit, for you to even help in getting another person to replace you, I will call that a Good Reputation, the trust has been there for your good service.
Am happy for your good decision ( I most confess) and how you also stand with it.
I wish you all the best in the crypto new world.
I can only imagine what it feels like leaving a service contract since 2011, man that's seven years! Enjoy your new found freedom. I have to admit, I haven't been keeping up with your blog. Where are you working now? Full time Steemit? (Half joking.). @ironshield
Living off the blockchain/crypto.
Now that is freedom! Congrats! @ironshield
Wow it must have been really a sad day for the company as they have lost a legend . Sure it's not gonna be easy for them and I bet they would call from time to time to do a thing or two. Hope you would heed their call. It's gonna happen for a while till they get their feet without you.
You are right, my friend, it's always hard to say goodbye to the old life and it's desirable to do it beautifully, so I'm glad that you helped people with the new company and finally found complete freedom! It's great, because life does not stand still and we need to move forward, well done! Thank you Mark.