From left to right: Shanise (Operations Supervisor), my wife, Richard (security)
The "Mad Era Gang."All good things must come to an end...but great things continue...
Back on November 9, 2009, my wife was assigned branch manager duties for one year.
On September 28, 2010, she was notified by email from the Regional Commissioner's Office that she was accepted into the Leadership Development Program for one year effective November 1, 2010.
Today, was her last day as that branch manager.
The LDP is a challenging, rewarding and very demanding program. She will be assigned duties not only in central California, but in Woodlawn, MD, and Richmond, CA, as well. It is not a cake walk, but she knew what she was about to face.
At first, she didn't want to apply for the program since we both pondered retiring in a couple of years and that she didn't have a college degree. I reminded her that the knowledge and expertise she has amassed for over 20 years is a lot better than a college degree.
It would be impossible for me to relocate with her in Woodlawn and in Richmond, although Richmond will be a "weekender" for the both of us. Just another readjustment in our lives, but on a very positive note.
The office did a potluck and presented her with an REI card as a parting gift. Some of the employees came by her office to say their see-you-later-and-good-luck and exchange hugs.
As we took down the last of her office plaques, pictures and decorations and placed them on the box on her desk, I gave her a hug and a kiss. "Job well-done here."
I wish her all the best.
I am very proud of her.
