It's a Feeling He Can Taste (9)

[lodo]

Hey g,

Lots of change coming up fast - get ready for the ride! I'm glad you've got some positives to keep you distracted.

lodo

[W2G]

Congratulations G!!!

It must feel good to make a decision like that for yourself. I hope you get what you deserve for salary. And I hope everything goes alright with telling your current employer.

How much notice do you need to give?

Big hugs,
W2G

[gForce]

3 months notice.

My partners were pretty upset. I really feel bad for them, as this makes things difficult for them, and they are a good group of people. But life goes on. Thanks for the support and encouragement. I haven't told W yet, but I plan to in the next day or two before she hears it from the rumor mill.

[StrgMarvelousWmn]

Hi G! Wow, I get on the computer late and everyone is making life changing decisions!!

3 months notice is a lot, but I am sure, when losing a quality person like yourself, years would not be enough notice.

Yes, you do need to W before she hears it through the grapevine, ESPECIALLY after the phone call you got from her.

Congratulations my friend!

SMW

[gForce]

3 months is really not very long. It typically takes at least 6-12 months to find someone new. I don't consider that last phone call a significant one. She has had her ups and downs. When it happened before, I thought maybe the fog is lifting and I would be encouraged -- only to be disappointed. I think it is just courtesy for her to hear it from me personally.

[girlfromipanema]

Don't you think this news will shake things up a bit? I'm not sure if you both live in the same area now...

[gForce]

Yes, we live in the same town.

Oh, She knows I have been job hunting, and knows where I have been looking. I have been very open about it, though I think it will upset her. Of course that's not why I'm doing it.

It is a good career move for me. It gives my personal life a fresh start. It brings me closer to D14. I asked W once a month or so ago when we were getting along really well, whether she would have ever considered moving if our M was solid. She pretty emphatically said "no".

[ernest88]

I asked W once a month or so ago when we were getting along really well, whether she would have ever considered moving if our M was solid. She pretty emphatically said "no".

Wow G-that speaks for itself.

[BobbiJo]

Congrats on the job! I am sure that change will be good for you.

[gForce]

Thanks again for the support, everyone. I think back on these last few weeks, on top of the last 6 months. And all I can say is -- wow.

I'm saddened that I'm going through this, but there is excitement about the change. I think if I stayed around here, small town and all, it would be easy to fall into a rut that would be difficult to motivate myself out of. I know there are some of you who think it is a mistake slamming and sealing the door shut with a move, and really closing the door completely on reconciliation given W's confused state and the possibility she may still turn around in the future. Of course I wish things had turned out differently, but all I can say is that I am at peace with the decision.