An emotional last day at work

All my life, I have believed in creating impacts and leaving footprints wherever I find myself.

So on this beautiful Saturday, it was actually supposed to be my last day at work with my organization. I'm leaving the company because I have another engagement which will take me away for a while ( I'll talk about this in another post) but for now, I want to focus on the solemn, emotional and teary last moments at my company.

I got to work very early, I had already let my management know that it'd be my last day. So they came all prepared to bid me farewell.

My director who isn't in the country first made a video call with me earlier the day, to bid me goodbye while also offering some words of advice to help me in my professional journey. Amongst what she told me was the need to remain focused and resilient in all my endeavors. It was a very beautiful moment as we exchanged heartfelt messages and she promised to keep in touch with me.

My colleague (pharmacist) who will be replacing my position in the company came around and as ethics demands, I handed over to her all the necessary working tools, equipment, documents and lots more. I also intimated her on various working rules governing the company and we took some photos together for the sake of memories.

My other work mates couldn't withhold their tears any longer, of course this was tears of joy and excitement. They were going to miss me and they kept saying it again and again.

I also needed to inform the laboratory department that I'll be leaving for a while and I won't be around, they too almost got emotional, we hugged and took some beautiful pictures together.

When I spoke with my manager, he simply said that I have left a footprint and that's why everyone will be feeling my absence. He commended me for my commitment to work, passion for patients and respect for fellow workers. At this point I got teary. I didn't do any of that for praise or to be seen, they were just honest service I carried out and I felt satisfied.

I was truly very happy, I felt like I left a good mark to be remembered.

I have also realized that people are watching your actions. Whether you're seen or not, do what you feel it's right all the time. It might look like good deeds don't pay at first. You won't believe what outcomes you'll get, I'm a true testament.

I got home with cash gifts and lots of other heartfelt written and spoken messages. I was overwhelmed with the love and genuine kindness I was shown.

I'll miss all of them. They have been amazing colleagues and workmates. I hold them dear to my heart.

Dear Steemians, in all your endeavors keep being yourself.

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