January 12, 2006

Cliff Jumping

I work with some of the greatest people in Corporate America. For example, one of the engineers called me today:

Him: You're really leaving?

Me: Yep.

Him: So where are you going? "Competitor Corporation"?

Me: Uh, no. Actually, it's not really...

Him: Oh, you're not. You ARE, aren't you?

Me: Uh...

Him: You're cliff-diving, aren't you? With no parachute!

Me: If you mean that I don't have another full-time job lined up...

Him: Just taking it on faith, huh?

Me: I guess you could say that.

Him: Wow. You know what, Elizabeth?

Me: Uh, what?

Him: That is totally cool. I wish you luck.

Posted by: Elizabeth at 01:32 PM | Comments (12) | Add Comment
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1 You know what, he speaks for me, too, on this one.

Posted by: rp at January 12, 2006 02:04 PM (fWrQ6)

2 and me. You really do rock!

Posted by: caltechgirl at January 12, 2006 02:30 PM (uI/79)

3 It IS totally cool. You rock.

Posted by: Veeg at January 12, 2006 03:09 PM (gR0r8)

4 No argument from me - you TOTALLY rock!

Posted by: Flikka at January 12, 2006 05:27 PM (tbRoA)

5 Talk about hitting the nail on the head. ;-)

Posted by: Jim at January 13, 2006 12:55 AM (tyQ8y)

6 It's amazing when EVERY normal person you work with understands & supports you. What's wrong with HR & Management??? And that engineer? He is SO on target...you are 'totally cool'.

Posted by: Grace at January 13, 2006 03:29 AM (L058b)

7 You know, I love the Tan Pants Brigade. Totally. With passion, even. And he's right. You ARE cool. The COOLEST, even. xoxo

Posted by: Margi at January 13, 2006 03:39 AM (nwEQH)

8 He's right on the money.

Posted by: A.K. at January 13, 2006 09:46 AM (fSoFs)

9 Corporate Mommy: A BELATED HAPPY NEW YEAR, SINCE I WAS OFF LINE DUE TO COMPUTER TROUBLE! Best to you!!

Posted by: MICHAEL MANNING at January 14, 2006 07:14 AM (sPh81)

10 Every time I read your blog lately, I'm reminded that courage is doing what you know is right, even if you are afraid. You are very courageous.

Posted by: paige at January 14, 2006 08:00 AM (tyiG0)

11 I'm just taking a moment to thank you and your entourage for considering AOGB for a BOB.

Posted by: Janet at January 14, 2006 04:45 PM (Zwltm)

12 I know... what if you instituted a manditory dress code for HR and management??? TAN PANTS. What a concept! What an attitude adjustment! Ok, I know, I'm an unrealistic dreamer. They wouldn't be caught dead in tan pants.

Posted by: laura at January 16, 2006 11:51 AM (FzMzF)

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