It is Official

The deed is done. Signed, sealed and alomst delivered. It’s hardly a secret at the office anymore. Even the manager of the section was congratulating me and asking me questions about the job. Much positive feedback.

Just as well since I am still plagued by doubts even though I know now that this is something I must do. What about all those good friends? And the fine community? And the cheap comfort house and lifestyle? I tell myself not to be afraid even though it all looks uncertain. The new boss said he would come up and have dinner with me sometime and discuss how things really are (now that he can tell me company secrets). How are things really? What terrible secrets are being hidden from my view?

I will do okay. So far, things are falling into place: a free car, for instance, certainly helps. An unexpected termination payment from my current employer (too good to be true). I tell myself not to be afraid. This will be an adventure that will, in the long run, be beneficial.

I start on the 25th of September. Three and a half weeks of saying good-bye to fellow coworkers.