Last Wednesday (17th of June) was the last day of my latest job, based in Belfort (in East of France). Since then, I came back to Paris, where I'll start a new job soon, in another company.
Due to the sanitary conditions, the building where I worked was still locked and I obtained a special authorization to spend few hours to pack my stuff.
It was strange to enter in the building for the first time since the beginning of the lockdown, three months ago. The desks and other stuff were left in place as if people would come back the day after. Still, nobody had entered the building in 3 months! The ambience was cold, like an abandoned place after a zombie invasion.
Nevertheless, it gave me plenty of time alone to do some last random acts of kindness before leaving the company. I was excited like a kid on a playground.
In the picture you can see my short letter of appreciation and kind words to a colleague. Other RAoK were leaving souvenirs, tools or working stuff, and many other letters of appreciation.
I really enjoyed that moment, spending time alone doing acts of kindness. More generally, that's partly what gave sense to my work over the few last years.
It was a bit special to leave the company in that way, without a farewell party with a lot of people and cakes, in one of our meeting rooms. But I also felt emotional and fulfilled - I received so many phone calls and e-mails of appreciation over the past weeks, that now I can close the chapter with GE, content with my journey over the past 8 years in the company.
Due to the sanitary conditions, the building where I worked was still locked and I obtained a special authorization to spend few hours to pack my stuff.
It was strange to enter in the building for the first time since the beginning of the lockdown, three months ago. The desks and other stuff were left in place as if people would come back the day after. Still, nobody had entered the building in 3 months! The ambience was cold, like an abandoned place after a zombie invasion.
Nevertheless, it gave me plenty of time alone to do some last random acts of kindness before leaving the company. I was excited like a kid on a playground.
In the picture you can see my short letter of appreciation and kind words to a colleague. Other RAoK were leaving souvenirs, tools or working stuff, and many other letters of appreciation.
I really enjoyed that moment, spending time alone doing acts of kindness. More generally, that's partly what gave sense to my work over the few last years.
It was a bit special to leave the company in that way, without a farewell party with a lot of people and cakes, in one of our meeting rooms. But I also felt emotional and fulfilled - I received so many phone calls and e-mails of appreciation over the past weeks, that now I can close the chapter with GE, content with my journey over the past 8 years in the company.
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- Posted by olivierchhu
- Jun 29, 2020
- Comments (10)
Readers Comments
Solène wrote: Merci oli pour ton partage. C'est très touchant d'avoir laissé des messages à tes collègues de travail avant de les quitter ;)
Rajni wrote: You did a wonderful job of appreciating ex workers. To me, you celebrated one man party. Wish you all the best at your new job. Thanks for sharing.
drjoybug wrote: How wonderful for you to be able to spread that cheerful kindness. Good luck in your new job.
Helenconnell2 wrote: I hope your new job goes well x
michelelpurce wrote: how great! I bet it was weird going in like that. strange for sure. congrats on your new job. and that was so cool that you could do kind things without anyone knowing right away. :)
Mish wrote: Life is change & you navigate with kindness, dear one. You are truly awesome, Olivier 🇫🇷 â¤ï¸
mindyjourney wrote: Sort of like a secret Santa of kindness :))). Enjoy the new job and new direction, my friend! Blessings in all of your endeavors â¤ï¸ 🌎 🕊
dotmatrix wrote: This is such a lovely story. Thank you, Olivier!
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pluto178 wrote: So thoughtful x
lindariebel wrote: How thoughtful and creative. Best wishes on your next ventures.
