Adieu Adieu

I believe I have left behind me an abundance of goodwill.

I really appreciate what my head of department and director have done for me. It was them who approved my transfer to a new team/role two years ago and it was them who lent their moral support during the difficult period of estrangement with my manager. And to think, I am leaving them after all they have done and after collecting my big, fat bonus. So I decided to buy them each a gift. In return, they decided to give me a lunch treat.

I was teary when I gave my head of department a pair of gift wrapped cuff links. I believe he was surprised and touched by my gesture. The director appeared quite happy with his new shirt (a gift shared between three of my colleagues and myself), too. My bosses' boss also got a 2002 red wine from France. Not sure if he was glad or not. He did not turn up for the farewell lunch.

Besides the big shots, my nice colleagues who pooled and bought me a Coach key change pouch also each received a glitterly and elegant (at least I think so) hair clip from me. The male colleague got a Sins chocolate cookies, for being so helpful to me the whole time, despite the fact that he is someone who does not mince with words and can be quite hurtful at times. The manager and her pet got the hair clips, too, as they bought me Christmas gifts. Besides, the manager also gave me a farewell treat (on the company) and a diamond pendant (also on the company).

As for the rest of the people, I gave away more Sins chocolates, shared light hearted conversations and, exchanged warm handshakes and holiday cheers all round.

I have no regrets now. Besides, there is no looking back. The future looks bright and cheery henceforth.