That is it folks: I am officially unemployed.

I’ve deleted my work from home alarm and my onsite alarm. For the record, the WFH alarm woke me up to Barricades of Heaven by Jackson Brown. My onsite alarm played The Man’s Too Strong by Dire Straits. Barricades of Heaven was really too much all at once as the first thing going on and could be jolting; not recommended.

Mme. Awesome and I, together, deleted my work email from my phone. It was that serious. I would look too much for my health and this was a moving moment due to the symbolism.

Other important facts:

1. I started there in April, 2009 as a contractor found by another contractor DBA. My first interview took place at Mme. Aunt’s house in Puerto Rico. I am still in touch with M. CL to this day and passed on several side jobs since then.
2. Mme. DK and I were co-heroes for seven (7) years!
3. I officially turned in the rest of my company hardware. I’d already given up my company phone last month, before M. DW told me about the unhelpful 3 Month Requirement.
4. My desk drawers are empty. OK, pretty much. I did leave some items I am sure will turn into valuable artifacts or relics, such as my water cup and trophies from my group’s rendition of Pyromania we performed in a competition several years ago (wow!). We really did an awesome job. Some time ask to see the video when we’re together. Arguably the best song ever in the world of universes totally.
5. M. BG, at my exit interview, gave me the splendid news that I’ve been the unknowing recipient of a company paid 5% of my paycheck every month into a retirement account.

Thanks to all my friends and family for a terrific time at a great place to work. Special thank you to Mme MA for such a sweet and thoughtful going away present. Cool right!!