Last Day AT Work

Almost five years to the day at started working at Volvo, I finally finsihed working there.

The morning was very busy, as several people asked me to get things done for them before I left. The afternoon was a bit more relaxed, as I spent my time packing the stuff from my desk and wandering around to say goodbye to people.

I got the obligatory little congregation around my desk late in the afternoon, and a short speach from my manager. They had gave me a bottle of champagne. which was nice of them, and then waited for me to do my speech. I didn't know what to say, apart from thank you for the champagne, so it was very short.

I've got to admit, that it felt quite sad to be leaving. I have known some of my friends there for five years, and even though I will keep in touch via email, I will probably never see them again. Of course there was also the nervous feelings, and self doubt creeping in. I might have been bored of Volvo, but at least I knew what I was doing. I was in a comfortable rut for a long time, and the thought of starting a new job, away from home was a bit scary.

Walking away from work for the last time, carrying my box of stuff to the car was bittersweet.