G-Man Has Left The Building

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Daily writing prompt
Describe one of your favorite moments.

See ya!!

Saying Goodbye

So, as I already alluded to a few days ago, the time at my job was almost up.

Therefore, while this is far from my favorite moment ever, it ranks pretty high for today.

Yesterday I officially put the wrap on my old job.

Apparently, I also made a bit of history. I am one of the few supervisors to ever be allowed to work out his full notice (they usually walk them out almost immediately), but on an even more historical note, by all recollections, I am the first to actually be asked to stay on.

Considering the place has been around for many, many years, that it pretty mindblowing. ๐Ÿ˜„

Wait…You want me to what??

Of course, the funniest part of it all is they waited until two hours before my last shift ever was scheduled to start, but still…

Maybe they thought I was bluffing?

The more I consider that option, the more I tend to believe it. ๐Ÿ˜„

Long story short, I respectfully declined.

While I will admit that it was nice to be asked, current state, it’s better for both me and them if we parted ways. I have my own fish to fry at this time, and they deserve someone who can be effective long-term, which I cannot guarantee I would be.

Frying fish and all that…

So, I made the rounds, said my goodbyes and walked out peacefully on a good note. I did my exit interview and kept it simple and respectful. There’s no point in giving them a laundry list of the issues; they already know what they are. As much as a lot of us fantasize about telling employers what we really think going out the door, wasting energy retreading old ground truly serves little purpose.

Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The News

I also had a followup appointment for my recent nagging health stuff. Amazingly, considering it’s been quite some time since I have been to a doctor, had labs, etc., it wasn’t quite as bad as I thought.

That said, there’s definitely some shit that needs to be fixed and looked into more.

As much as I was frustrated with the job and the direction I saw things trending, the overreaching factor in leaving was that trying to get healthy on that schedule and in that environment would be challenging, at best.

POV: If I had stayed at the old job.

So, I am moving onto the next job and hopefully, finally, getting a handle on my health. From 2023 until now, I have been on a physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster several times. Far, far more than I care to recollect.

Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ (Abridged Edition)

Out in the wilds again.

Normally, GHQ gets it’s own dedicated post, but I am all about efficiency today. ๐Ÿ˜„

If you have an NTT entry you wish to make, I am going to try collecting them up tonight or tomorrow to get a Showcase post together. It will likely go live tomorrow night or Monday, just for a time reference.

I am going to be starting the new job Monday and also have a ton of doctor appointments in the coming weeks/months, so if I drop off the radar for spells here and there, that’s likely why. There’s going to be some schedule flips (yet again!) while I train and get situated at the new place, so things could be silly for awhile.

Laura is alive and well, for those who have been asking. She is currently still adapting to her new job as well. Her time is at a premium lately, so it’s been tough for her to truly check in.

Black Moon Lilith: Now Comes In Anime!

Thinking about doing a weekly journal type post of Gorilla workouts once things settle. Just an idea at this point, and again, fish to fry and such. We’ll see. ๐Ÿค”

Anyhow, if you made it this far, I commend you! You have the endurance of a racehorse!

Have a fantastic weekend, kids!

Stay happy, healthy and…

Frosty, of course.

ยฉ 2025, KHR


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62 responses to “G-Man Has Left The Building”

  1. Good luck with everything, take good care of yourself!

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    1. Thank you, Alice! I hope you’re having a nice weekend!

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  2. Thank you, Kevin โค๏ธ
    I feel like such a jerk not being around when I really want to be ๐Ÿ™
    Glad you are out of that place, and I told you theyโ€™d ask you to stay ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Onward and upward onto better things!
    Very thankful the health stuff seems manageable, and I hope ๐Ÿคž it all works out well with you getting on a healthier path! ๐Ÿ˜˜
    Love you! โค๏ธ โค๏ธ ๐Ÿฅฐ

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    1. I am pretty sure they thought I was bluffing in retrospect. Regardless, if I had thought it would be worth it I would have considered, but there’s just too much other crap on the plate to deal with.
      Thank you. ๐Ÿ˜˜ Love you too๐Ÿ’“ and don’t worry. There’s lots going on, and I think we all know how that can be ๐Ÿค—
      Here’s hoping none of this shit gets too complex. I need simple, damnit ๐Ÿ˜„

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      1. Simple for once would finally be nice ๐Ÿ˜†

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      2. In.
        Deed.
        *Mic drop*
        ๐ŸŽค
        ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜˜

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  3. So is this telling us your not monkeying around? So happy to hear you are making progress and swinging forward with a positive attitude. The health is always a priority and god speed on getting good news in that department bro. I was surprised to hear you having fish to fry instead of pizza bones but in your honor I made a pie from scratch last night. Keep rocking brother, you got this in spades. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฆพโ™ ๏ธ

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    1. Thank you, brother!
      We did have pizza on my last night there. I bought a few for the guys as a thank you before I left. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•
      I assure you I ate my fill and then some ๐Ÿ˜„
      I’m sure that from scratch pie was damned good!
      Far as the fish, well…since the doc told me I need to watch my cholesterol…๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Luckily, they said if I watch my diet it should be fine. That’s the easier issue to resolve. The other shit is gonna take a bit more time, but so be it.
      Have a great Saturday, my man! ๐Ÿ’ช

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  4. All the best with your new job and whatever the future holds.

    I’m glad Laura is ok and I expected her to be be busy in her new job, adjusting to it and that.

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    1. Thank you, Liz. Just taking it as it comes, one issue at a time.
      Yes, it’s a lot getting into a new role, different schedule, etc.
      I can relate to how she feels because now I am going to be in the same boat! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

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      1. I hope your working schedule works out to be better.

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      2. Me too. Time will tell soon enough! ๐Ÿคž

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    2. Thank you, Liz ๐Ÿ˜Š I hope all has been well and youโ€™ve been getting some time to take some nature strolls ๐Ÿ™

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      1. You’re welcome, Laura.
        Yes. Lots of time in nature. X

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  5. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Congrats to your new beginning and kudos to you for being so awesome They wanted to keep you. It always feels better to leave on a high note no matter how happy you are to leave. Iโ€™m glad your health stuff wasnโ€™t as concerning as you had feared.
    Thanks for giving us the Laura update ๐Ÿ™‚ our Catwoman and Gorilla fixes are part of what makes coming here worth it ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Awww thank you!! ๐Ÿ˜Š I miss you guys so much! Iโ€™m hoping to get back in the swing of things sooner rather than later. Hope all is well, Sarah, and youโ€™re enjoying your weekend! ๐Ÿ™

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    2. Thank you, Sarah. Yes, it was time to move on regardless of the offer. It was nice to hear, but in a way, it just reinforced my thought that it’s time to go.
      I mean, where the hell were they two weeks ago? ๐Ÿ˜„

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      1. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
        Not all who wander are lost

        Totally understand that feeling lol Iโ€™ve had so many bosses who didnโ€™t realize I was serious and so I didnโ€™t realize what they were losing until it was way too late

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      2. If I was just being bitchy and spouting off, I could get it if they thought I was just talking smack. But, if I give you a formal letter in advance, with a firm end date, I’m most probably serious.
        I’m not going to all that trouble if I am just in a mood. If that were the case, 90% of my days would be spent drafting resignations and little else. ๐Ÿ˜„

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  6. Kevin good wishes in your new position.
    I hope that the docs can get to the bottom of your health issues.
    You come first, WP and your subscribers will still be here.
    Lots of love to Laura and I hope the full moon did not kick her butt too much.
    Wish you both the best always ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿค—

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    1. Thank you, Maggie. ๐Ÿค—
      I think in Laura’s case and mine, it’s just a ton of life stuff kind of hitting all at once. For me, I have been juggling doc appointments, interviews, employment screenings and my regular work the past month or so and it’s just been nuts. Only so much bandwidth and hours in the day! ๐Ÿ˜„

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      1. ๐Ÿ’ฏ Kevin for you and Laura and then your creativity goes too.
        I know you both put in a lot of hours!
        Clear the decks first my friend and then take it from there.
        Best wishes to you both..

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      2. Thank you, Maggie. One at a time, as they say, I guess. All we can do!

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      3. Yes, it is my friend.
        Take care.

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  7. Cheers to new fish to fry and staying your ground, Kevin! Hugs to Laura. Hope you guys like my post sharing of you both and shout out to your blogs! ๐Ÿ’•

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! I did enjoy the post, and I thank you very much!
      I did comment, so I hope it went through! ๐Ÿ™

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      1. You’re so welcome and good to know.. Oh my I’m not sure.. I should check my spam but life has it’s own plans.. just happy to be checking in a bit.. Happy Father’s Day my friend! ๐Ÿ’•

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      2. Thank you, Cindy! I hope the week is off to a nice start for you!

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      3. It’s off and running.. catch me if you can.. lol.. thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

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      4. I know the feeling too well ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†

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      5. ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’•

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  8. I tell ya Kevin, nobody can tell it like you do, my sweet friend! I feel ya on so many levels, as I read this. First and foremost is your health, in all areas. You cannot be the best of who YOU truly are, if you aren’t healthy and happy! I know that I’ve missed seeing your big hairy mug! Happy Hugs

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    1. Thank you, my dear friend. I have missed all of you as well. It has definitely been a whirlwind of activity for the past couple months, going back to February really. It just snowballed from there ๐Ÿ˜„
      Hopefully, I can start sorting through these issues one at a time and get back on track sooner rather than later!

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      1. I pray you take as long as you need, my friend. You are NOT one to be easily forgotten, sir! Everyone is simply waiting for you to return to your healthy happy self. Hugs

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      2. Thank you very much my friend! Take care and have a great day! ๐Ÿ™

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  9. I hope the new job works out well and you like the work and those who work with you and around you

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    1. Thank you, Joanne. I truly appreciate that.
      One good thing I have going for me at the new job is that the plant manager is a former boss of mine. He actually hired me for my first supervision role. He can be a bit quirky about stuff at times, but he is, as a former coworker of mine recently put it, a “known commodity.”
      The other folks I have met thus far all seemed nice, so here’s hoping! ๐Ÿคž

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  10. Glad you were able to move on to something better suited for you at this time. Sorry to hear youโ€™re having some health issues. I hope that gets all worked out. Iโ€™m getting some tests run myself, and hope to have some answers, so I know what thatโ€™s like. Congratulations on your new job!

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    1. Thank you, Amy. Hoping I can start sorting through all this crap one at a time and get back on point. A lot of it is stuff I have just been dealing with for years but I just can’t anymore.
      Good luck and I hope you get some answers too!

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      1. Thanks! Going through something similar at the moment. Fingers crossed it all works out.

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      2. Fingers crossed indeed ๐Ÿคž

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  11. You left your job on top. That says a lot about the man you are, Kevin. May the new job be all you hope it to be, and your health stuff gets worked through smoothly. Love to you and Laura!

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    1. Thank you, Mary ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—
      It’s funny, because for awhile I was really going back and forth on making the jump. But, I started to feel like the boxer who is on the verge of hanging around for one fight too many.
      If I had stayed, I’d have gone out as damaged goods as opposed to walking out a winner, so to speak.

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  12. Keep frying those fish Kevin – sending love and support, Linda xx

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    1. Thank you, Linda. I hope you have been well!

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      1. As well as can be – life is a bit frazzled regardless! xx

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      2. I can understand that lol
        Hang in there! ๐Ÿ™

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  13. Congratulations on a successful turning of the page.

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    1. thanks foe appritiate me

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    2. Thank you, Thomas. Here’s hoping it actually is successful lol

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  14. What a graceful exit and powerful new beginning! Wishing you strength, health, and exciting new chapters ahead. You’ve got this! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ #OnwardAndUpward

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    1. Thank you very much! I hope you have a great day!

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  15. All your images remind me of a good friend of mine. Tommy Rice. If you get bored look him up. He played for San Francisco and he was just in Government Cheese on Apple TV. I am not sure what it is but I see your images and it makes me think fondly of him and the memories we had together. Man he is a good guy. I inspire to be more like him.

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    1. Thanks! I’ll have to take a look. Have a good one! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿค˜

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  16. Glad to hear you are starting a new and positive chapter. Also glad to hear Laura is doing well.

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    1. Thank you Sharon! Hoping all goes smoothly!

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  17. Thanks, Mr Mayor. Hope the medical stuff all works out and things at GHQ can steady a bit ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ™

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    1. Thank you brother! Just trying to take it one day at a time! ๐Ÿค˜

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  18. […] I am officially two weeks gone from the old job and working my way into the mix at the new […]

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  19. Congrats and good luck in the new gig, mate. I haven’t been on for s bit, but this is good news.

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    1. Thank you, Nigel. It’s going pretty well so far.
      Not been on a lot myself, because…life. ๐Ÿ˜„
      Ain’t that always the way? I hope you are well, my friend!

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      1. Yessir..been nursing a bad back the last few days. Was able to stand and walk today. So trekked 5 miles. Probably silly. But….
        Im pleased to know that the transition is going smoothly. Stay strong, brother.

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