Okay, here's the update. I've sold my Caddy, well more like gave it away but, I am happy that it's over. My last day at Duracell was Friday, April 28th. They gave me a going away party nothing real formal just cookies and coffee in a conference room. I thought it was doing to be a small gathering but, as it turned out, all of Michael Robert's staff showed up - around 40 people. I didn't expect so many people to show up, maybe they just came for the cookies, ... wait a minute. Terry Hamilton opened up things with a speech, then Michael and finally me. It was pretty heart warming. The official going away party is scheduled for May 9th at Boston Billiards. I know it's going to get really sloppy then.
I've been home making repairs, getting the house ready to rent, my back feels like a gorilla is standing on it. It sucks getting old...er.
We spoke to the realtor yesterday about renting the place. It feels weird that someone else will be living in our house. I hope that we get a good tenant. Once we told our Lawyer that we will be renting she said "Okay, I will start the eviction notice ". Thanks for the sense of security Bernice. I'm sure that won't be necessary...... I hope.
I was informed by HR that I would have to give up my Blackberry, computer and American Express Corporate card upon my transfer to the ATC budget, which was on May 1st. The problem was that without these essential items I would not be able to communicate with anyone or even expense our relocation flights to Shanghai. Okay, I hear you saying, "Can't ATC give you those things, after all they are part of Gillette." The answer is yes they can, once I am in China which defeats the purpose because I need to get there first. Luckily, Duracell graciously allowed me to hold onto my corporate card and computer equipment until I return to the US in June to relocate my family to Shanghai.
Organizing this transfer is like watching a movie that has a ticking time bomb, they always diffuse it at the last second, same thing seems to be happening to me. For months I couldn't get answers to my questions and then suddenly things started falling into place last week, making the last of my hair that much grayer, gee thanks.I must admit I'm feeling nervous about leaving without Susan and Matthew. In fifteen days I'll be on a plane, flying half way around the world away from my family. I've done plenty of traveling in my professional career and it never bothered me. Then again, I have never lived in another country. I'm sure I'll feel better once I get there and settle in.
