I cannot tell you what the interrogation point at the end of the entry meant at the time, but I am guessing that it was put there in the belief that I would certainly be called by some mucky-muck in the system for something job-related.
At any rate, it was the first day I walked out of the building as a non-employee of the school district, for I was there at the planning stage of the building, saw it through its construction, and opened it for business in August 1972.
I have looked back, of course I have, for I held the best job in the world for those eighteen years, but I have never looked back with regret. Taking on the job was the best thing I ever did; laying it down was the best thing I ever did. Sort that out.
I am blessed far beyond my just desserts.
Looking back. Just there, across the street. I used to work there.
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I am becoming a grizzled old-timer in my industry (software development). I am astonished to think that I *began* less than one year before you retired!
I began kindergarten in the fall of 1972.
As I'm looking for a new job and worrying about appearing too old, thanks for making me feel very young.
Jim, I am confident that your job situation is going to culminate in your best interests and to God's glory. Keep the faith.
Yes, you are an "old-timer" in the industry, but in the overall scheme of things you are still a youngster!
Taking it up was the best thing and laying down was the best thing. That's a word picture of a life well lived.
Chuck, I thank you.
"Taking on the job was the best thing I ever did; laying it down was the best thing I ever did." - That just sticks in one's mind - it does paint a picture in one sentence.
Grace, in many of life's endeavors, timing is critical. The clock was smiling as I made many of my career decisions.
It takes a wise one to know when to make the right moves, and it sounds like you did.
Congratulations on a grand career and career moves!
Lin, thank you. As I said, I have been blessed.
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