Happy Hour Ending
Throughout my last day at GPS, I took several photos that I thought would be the PAD in the moment I took them. This, however, was my last photo of the day and immediately became the PAD. First: in my humble opinion, it's a damned fine iPhone photo.Second: it was a Happy Ending. (mind out of the gutter, Paul.)
Sleep through the backstory if you wish ... I worked for Mortgage Lenders Network (MLN) from 2003-2007. While at MLN, I got married, met a few lifetime friends, and moved my family to Arizona. I also had the freedom and flexibility to develop my skills as a corporate trainer in ways I may never have elsewhere. MLN went bankrupt in 2007, however when I needed to move back to CT in a pinch in 2008 I reached out to one of my old bosses and secured a position with Green Planet Servicing (GPS). GPS was founded by three senior executives from MLN and purchased a lot of MLN's equipment, supplies, and resources. GPS is located in an old wing of the MLN offices. It was like coming home. I worked for GPS from 2008-2011, however saying good-bye to GPS is like saying good-bye to MLN again. This time, it's on my terms.
I'm Grateful for all I gained from MLN and GPS. I do not have a lick of college under my belt - however the experience at MLN and GPS has been invaluable. Not to mention, even though I am moving to a completely new company and new industry, I am going to work for another old boss from MLN.
One more PAD-specific story: Carmen and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings after work to tell each other deep, dark stories from the 8-ish years we were broken up. I ordered a Coors Light because it was cheap for Happy Hour. Carmen ordered the Loaded Lemon Tea. I took one sip of her tasty delight (out of the gutter, Paul!!) and ordered 2 more for myself. Or was it 3 ....?
Out of the gutter? You effectively captioned this "Happy Ending!"
ReplyDeleteIt is an AWESOME photo :)
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