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Thursday, March 15, 2007 

Farewell at work

Not technically though, since I am still employed by my employer. But Feb 28th was my last day working for my customer on site; I had been working for that customer for past two and half years. There is still uncertainty about where I am heading next. I have had some tough time dealing with my employer's resource management, who wanted me to move to another corner of the US. After great difficulties, I have managed to dodge that bullet. I need to stay at or close to my current location to take care of my court case. Moreover, since I don't plan to work much longer after Tuck's ASW in mid-April, it doesn't make sense to move. I hope they find me something short-term closer to my current location.

Days leading to Feb 28th were busy and fun. I had not kept my MBA plans secret at work, but I had not told everybody either. So there were many new conversations about my plans as I said farewell to my co-workers. It was refreshing to see how everyone admired my career move. Of course there were a few jealous jerks, but aren't they everywhere. One such irritant was solely focused on how much I would make upon graduating. No questions on why I am going for MBA, or what do I want to do after MBA - just repeated questions about money. Such short-sighted schmucks get on my nerves sometimes.

Coming back to more pleasant things, days leading to Feb 28th were also filled with farewell luncheons. I also caught up with one of my old co-workers, who had moved to another company a year back, at our favorite Mexican restaurant. My volunteer group that I led at work also took me out to a new Indian restaurant (or new to me, may I say). On top of it, the non-profit we worked for sent me a huge basket of flowers. I was balled over - much much appreciated! My last day was in NYC, where most of my team is located. We had an eventful team lunch (it would take another post to describe some of the drama we had at that lunch) and an happy hour to end the day.

While I wait for my next assignment, I am eagerly waiting for Tuck's ASW that's coming up on April 12th. Well, there's also another farewell happy hour next week, from my tax volunteer group. Life is good :)

2K is the total Chi deposit. Broken up into 2 parts. I do have insights into the Visa but the I-20 wont come acorss until May. Chi will start processing things in April.That means Visa dates will be possible only in june or may end.

any news on the Chi waitlist ?

yo tuckie,thanks pal-been quite a wait...any news from the ch-gsb?

Hey man...congrats on your admit to Tuck..hope to see you at the ASW!

Now that you mention "jerks" I've gotten my fair share as well (i.e. how did YOU get into W ... you're really LUCKY to have gotten into W, etc etc).

I've resigned from work as well though ... and it feels great to be starting the next "phase" of my life. Cheers! =)

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