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Best. Farewell Note. Ever.


From an amazing person whom I have worked with. He embraces politically incorrect in a whole new way, and sets the standard high for all of us.
Greetings all,
I will be coming in today for TRULY my final day, winding up what has been a wonderful, albeit short lived career with some of my favorite people who have touched me (see: {Employee name redacted}) in ways (and places) I never thought I could be touched.
Being that I am bad with names, I would like to express my gratitude toward the Korean guy, the Hispanic girl, the beautiful young old woman, the hunky too-good-looking-to-be-hetero guy (see:{Employee Name Redacted}), the smart guy who I am pretty sure is Jewish, the over achieving 29 year old mom from San Jose, the blond with wet hair, the ladies in sales and the "Gays" and "Nerds" (I don't like to typecast; think of it more as profiling). A special shout out to {Employee Name Redacted}who has my final paycheck, and to {Employee Name Redacted} who will be escorting me from the building.
I feel blessed and honored that I had a chance to work with so many brilliant people during my short stint. {Employee Name Redacted}and {Employee Name Redacted}, thanks for taking a chance on me, {Employee Name Redacted} and {Employee Name Redacted}thanks for believing in me and {Employee Name Redacted}and {Employee Name Redacted} thanks for helping me. I have learned from each and every one of you and I will take this knowledge and confidence with me to my new endeavor. I hope we can all continue to stay in touch (especially if it involves feeding me leads that are coming in).
I thank all of you for your help and support and wish you all continued success and happiness*
I will be in just as soon as the painters leave my house because I know they will steal all of my valuable shit...
Sincerely,{
Employee Name Redacted}
 I salute you.

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