And so another chapter comes to an end.
Yesterday was my final shift at Sun Life Plaza. I'll admit that it feels really odd that I know longer work there. I am no longer a security officer. I turned in my access fob, taped to my security license. I completed my last tower check, the East Tower. Kicked out my last vagrant, a urine soaked, wheel-chair ridden native who had to push himself off site backwards. I will never have to wear that awful uniform again, and though this latest one is fairly new, all of my uniforms have felt like a second skin to me. When I think about it, over the past 5 years I have worn a uniform more often than any other article of clothing I own... except, perhaps, underwear and socks. I hope I don't develope "phantom tie syndrome".
I told everyone that I would be back in a month or so to see how things had shaped up. They all told me I would be greatly missed, though that happens at every place I end up leaving. If I didn't know any better, I might think that I am seen as a useful member of society.
It seems I started a firestorm when I put in my 2 weeks. Robert put in his the next day, today being his final shift. Bonnie put hers in on Wednesday. Albert is considering quitting, which would be a tremendous blow; he's the best patrolman in the history of the security industry. Lindsay's leaving as soon as she gets a job in her chosen field. I have expect to see all new faces when I return. Even Jack was talking about going to another company.
Now I am going to go on a little vacation, camp it up for a couple days, and then move onto my new profession as soon as I am able. It's been nice with everyone supporting me, especially Ty and Jen. It's no secret that I'm weak, but in the past few months I've pushed myself pretty hard to be able to handle the physicality of my new position. And as disturbing as it is going to be to be known as "Ty's Hand"... I'll give you a sec for that one... I am excited to be working with him again and doubly excited to be moving on to experience something completely out of my depth.
Wish me luck. I will keep in touch as often as I can. When I get back we'll dance it up and the first round'll be on me. You can hold me to that.
~Caern Devling, forever changed.
I told everyone that I would be back in a month or so to see how things had shaped up. They all told me I would be greatly missed, though that happens at every place I end up leaving. If I didn't know any better, I might think that I am seen as a useful member of society.
It seems I started a firestorm when I put in my 2 weeks. Robert put in his the next day, today being his final shift. Bonnie put hers in on Wednesday. Albert is considering quitting, which would be a tremendous blow; he's the best patrolman in the history of the security industry. Lindsay's leaving as soon as she gets a job in her chosen field. I have expect to see all new faces when I return. Even Jack was talking about going to another company.
Now I am going to go on a little vacation, camp it up for a couple days, and then move onto my new profession as soon as I am able. It's been nice with everyone supporting me, especially Ty and Jen. It's no secret that I'm weak, but in the past few months I've pushed myself pretty hard to be able to handle the physicality of my new position. And as disturbing as it is going to be to be known as "Ty's Hand"... I'll give you a sec for that one... I am excited to be working with him again and doubly excited to be moving on to experience something completely out of my depth.
Wish me luck. I will keep in touch as often as I can. When I get back we'll dance it up and the first round'll be on me. You can hold me to that.
~Caern Devling, forever changed.