Getting Gone

Does anyone remember when I was hating barren (C2A, 2005) broads who have no life so they’re are assholish to their subordinates who do have lives? And remember when I said I was doing something about it?? Well I did something about it just yesterday. In less than two short weeks, I will punch in my security code for the last time. No more Nerd Factory for me. Not only that, but I’m leaving education all together. I don’t know what my blogging, internet, and IM life will be like at the new place. But for real, I’m looking into getting a Sidekick just so I can stay in touch with fools if the new place has me on some “Insert places Edwige and Beloved work” type lockdown.

I’v definately enjoyed my time here. No doubt about it. However, with a change in the gaurd, there was a change in the amount I enjoyed being here. It was at this time that I looked up, looked around, checked my bank account and said, “Hell to the naw! A b*tch is broke! I’ve been in this industry for five years? Five long years! This is all I make. Sure it’s more than most. But still!!! And my boss is a little, shall we say, interesting. Naw, lemme make some moves.” So mid-August I recieved an initial screening call. Ten days later, an offer was on the table. What’s funny is that I actually have another interview for later this week. I’m going becuase you never know. Although, I’m pretty hyped about the offer I’ve already taken. Still I realize, that no matter what offer I’ve taken, I still have to do what’s best for Kajuana Co.

Am I sad to be leaving? Sorta. Ya see, I’m pretty much the only one who has a clue about my project. People, if you are working in a situation and only one person has a handle on a particular piece of the project, one worth lots of loot, you might want to train someone in that area just in case. Cus you never know. Plus, my old boss, love the man to death! Love him. He’s a sweetie. Very laid back. And working under him, I didn’t know half the silliness that was going on in here. But alas, he’s no longer my boss.

I heard that women seem to have the most difficulty quitting. And sometimes, Black women have more difficulty. There’s a whole guilt thing. WTF-ever. This has never been my problem. The way I see it, I’m a free agent. I give the customary notice period. I try to get someone up to speed to take over my duties. But at the end of the day, if they were going to fire me, do you think they’d give me a few weeks to get my ducks in a row? Nerp!!!! Not a chance.

As for Black women suffering more guilt about leaving, maybe this is because, on some level, they are just too comfy and/or thankful to have a job. Speaking of that, I find whites who have had limited access to educated, not-ghetto-acting, Blacks really do think that we are just thankful to have a job and will put up with anything. NOT! And I’m not saying my situation here has been all bad. Most of the people, all except about 2, know what they are doing. I mean I work with some pretty smart people. It’s the Nerd Factory for goodness sakes!! So you know we got some MENSA members floating around here.

But, all things must come to an end. Nothing lasts forever. First the Fat Boys, now this. Yes darlings, change is always constant. I’ll still be blogging though so don’t think I’m going to pull a scheduled hiatus like some people (Beloved, Bruthacode)!