Packed up my office of 7 years yesterday. There were no grand farewells, in fact the new CEO opted not to tell anyone yesterday was my last day. He's over his head and I remind him of that daily, not because I rub it in his face, but because he's realized his perception of me and the business was off base. Rather than have me watch how badly he's screwing up, he opted not to sign me on as a contractor. To some critical readers this may seem to you like excuse making and I get that, but it's the entire truth. Watching someone bungle what I worked so hard to accomplish is actually a confirmation of my skill. He 'thought' he knew it all, despite being from another sector all together. I worked my way up the ladder for three years doing everything before I took on the CEO position. He legitimatly thought he could arrive and run it day 1. It's a fiasco waiting to happen sadly. I'm very glad to be removed from what is sure to take place and not have it taint my reputation.
Today I'm working at my summer office. When it's cool I work inside my floor to ceiling windowed room, complete with interesting artwork and hardwood furniture. When the weather warms up I head to the patio, take a seat under the umbrella and remove enough clothing to tan. This office is large enough to accommodate large meetings should I so desire them, and the leather furniture and fire place is divine. There's a latte' machine nearby and fruit to snack on if I get the munchies. I am prepared. Today I spent the entire day in my new office suite and am just now packing it in. Think I will head home and finish planting my flower baskets. Life is very good.
(Just so you know -
My office space is aka Starbucks - heh)
