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Cliff Jumping

January 12, 2006 | Category: In My Life



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.


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Comments


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 on January 16, 2006 05:51 PM


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

Posted by: Janet on January 14, 2006 10:45 PM


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 on January 14, 2006 02:00 PM


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

Posted by: MICHAEL MANNING on January 14, 2006 01:14 PM


He's right on the money.

Posted by: A.K. on January 13, 2006 03:46 PM


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 on January 13, 2006 09:39 AM


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 on January 13, 2006 09:29 AM


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

Posted by: Jim on January 13, 2006 06:55 AM


No argument from me - you TOTALLY rock!

Posted by: Flikka on January 12, 2006 11:27 PM


It IS totally cool. You rock.

Posted by: Veeg on January 12, 2006 09:09 PM


and me. You really do rock!

Posted by: caltechgirl on January 12, 2006 08:30 PM


You know what, he speaks for me, too, on this one.

Posted by: rp on January 12, 2006 08:04 PM