Closing one chapter, starting a new one

Today was my last day at Experts Exchange. Talk about a weird feeling all day. I mean let's be honest, since I said I was leaving, it was just weird around the office, but I tried to ignore that feeling. I think it's because people wonder why I'm leaving such a sweet place to work. Well they are right, Experts Exchange is a FANTASTIC place to work, but when a dream opportunity comes up, you should go for it. So I did.

Experts Exchange taught me a lot about the working world and how you won't ever like everyone you work with and how sometimes you have to do things in your job that you hate and wear you down. That's not to say that EE was always like that at all. I LOVED working there and loved 99.99% of my time there. Though when you're leaving, it's easy to focus on the things that annoyed you when you're looking forward to your new job.

I made some good friends I'll never forget at EE.

Dani - Thank you so much for being such an awesome co-worker and always keeping my days at work interesting and fun. Never a dull moment with you! You better come to San Diego often!! I don't care if you don't drive, it's called the train! I'll get you in contact with the CIO at PLNU! It'll be a business trip! :)

Chris - Thanks for always letting me bounce ideas off of you and teaching me that it's more than just a great idea to build a cool feature. I blame you and your adorable kids for my wanting kids... all your fault!

Kari - Never cease to stop laughing with you around. LOVE it!! Thanks!! "My advice about your credit, don't do what I did!"

Kristyn - You better still IM/email me your hilarious stories! Remember... remove the battery :)

Mary - I'm bummed we didn't start working on projects together earlier, but the times in Union with the tangents we got on sometimes are funny memories! Don't be afraid to look weird while sitting on the floor. It's more productive that way! :)

Katie - "Just wait until Vegas and you'll be surprised" hahaha I look forward to it!!

Jenn - Thanks for being my secret holder and getting me into spin class! I'm going to pick it back up when I go to San Diego. :)

Danae - Bummed you didn't get back before I left, but I loved sitting next to you for the day I got to! :)

Brenae - Goodluck with your engagement!! When you're in SD visiting family, gimme a call!!

Steph - Sorry I bailed on being your date to Oktoberfest (my replacement date won't be nearly as cool)... but same to you about letting me know when you're in SD!!

Dane - Grey is not a colour, sowwy

Brad - Let's be honest, you're my fave intern! Need a surfing trip? Hit me up!!

Matt - Wanna pick a fight!?!? Aw you softie! Thanks for the credit company information! Invaluable!

Alex - My first EE friend you'll always remain

Courtney - it was a short lived neighbour situation, but loved the random cheer claps you'd do.

Curly - You're still dead to me. Repeat after me... "Broncos are 4 and 0" Thanks!

Jan, Anthony, Molson, Jeff and Colin - Thanks for humoring me when I'm asking questions and being patient. You guys really taught me a lot! Especially about cookies!

Jay - we'll have to compare notes on Twilight when it comes out in November!

Netminder, ModernMatt, WhackAMod - The three Experts I talked to the most. Thanks for helping me see the other side of the site and personalizing such an awesome site!

Ace and Gary and Mary - best member development team ever! Good luck with all the engineers at your will!

Marketing Team - Thanks to you all for teaching me what I know about a complex site and the project process. It was so much fun and I can't wait to come back and visit and see what has been done to Experts Exchange.com Also, if you want to visit, let me know! My house is really cool and I would love to see you! :)

Most importantly, Thank you Randy Redberg. Your generosity and kindness has really made Experts Exchange one of the best places I've ever worked. I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for all the employees at Experts Exchange.

As for me, I'm off to Point Loma Nazarene University to work in the admissions department and couldn't be more excited. I've had an idea that this would be something I wanted to do for a career since my admissions counselor came to my high school my senior year. Now look at me... I DID IT!!

Stay tuned for an update on my life throughout my new adventure! If you want to email me, my personal account is Noelle[at]JimSeybert[dot]com

Until next time...