Resignation from Mercy
Resignations seem like one of those taboo subjects that people shy away from so here is one I wrote today.
Very much in my own personal style and flavoured with naval metaphors. Yum!
Letter of Resignation
This letter is official notice of my resignation. My last day will be July 26th, 2011.
I came to Mercy as part of an elite team of handpicked individuals under the leadership of the great Fernando Martinez. The goal, to turn Mercy around and become a shining beacon of the latest technology. It worked too. We had virtual servers, full system encryption, intrusion protection and more years before anyone else. A golden age of tech.
Rough times were coming though. Economic hardships, budget cuts, management changes and other hardships. Fernando and the team saw that they would be forced to make compromises if they stayed so they rightly moved on to new projects and challenges outside of Mercy. A few of us stayed though. For very different reasons I’m sure.
For me, the mission wasn’t complete yet. I would be crafty, work harder than ever before, use open source software and do everything in my power to keep Mercy cutting edge. It didn’t work out quite as planned. Information Systems lost people and resources while gaining more responsibility. Soon it was all that we could do but tend to a once beautiful ship, tossed and broken, lost in the high seas with no shore in sight.
Fast forward to today and the ship is docked in the kingdom of the HCA. She is being patched, has new crew and officers getting ready to sail to new lands.
My modified quest is now complete and I’m very proud of my time here. I’m especially fond of all the smart people I’ve worked, played and lived with. You shall be remembered.
Soon I shall be off to new Freelancing adventures and doing what I love the most. Working with technology and making people happy.
May the wind always be at your back and your crew by your side!
^_^
Daniel Gagan
PS – Fun fact, I was born on July 26th at Mercy, hired years later on the same day and now the circle will be complete as my last day will be that very special date.
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July 11, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I love it! Very well done. I’m so excited for you and what the future holds.
July 11, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Oh yes, me too. So excited. Thankies!
July 12, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I agree with Mel. Very well done sir. Hopefully freelancing will lead to happier and more creative work.
July 14, 2011 at 8:28 am
Are you the “Daniel” I talk with often over the phone for “HELP!” with my computer? If so, I want you to know that you will be missed for your expertise, professionalism and your friendly voice! Be well and enjoy the ride ahead!
July 14, 2011 at 10:36 am
Ooh that sounds like me but I think that may be another person since your email looks like it is coming from Chicago. I just realized that I didn’t specify that my Mercy is in Miami, FL. On the water no less which makes the naval theme more meaningful.
Sounds you like you have a really nice Daniel up there so my best regards.
July 20, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Epic win my friend, epic win!
July 21, 2011 at 12:14 am
Thanks Shar.
July 26, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Daniel- while I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting you in person please know that the Medical Staff Services department is SO complimentary of you and your work and you have been an absolute pleasure to work with here at Mercy. You will be missed!
July 26, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Wow, that is high praise! *blush*
Thank you so much! ^_^
July 27, 2011 at 11:57 am
Danny,
You will be missed! Thank you for your professionalism and kindness every time we would ask for help!!!!! I wish you the very best & I’m sure you will do just fine. Please keep in touch!
July 28, 2011 at 9:27 am
Words could not explain how truly missed I’m sure you will be. You are a wonderful gem that will always shine… I wish you all the best and will certainly keep in touch… Take care..
February 20, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Yes , I remember that night at Mercy .. July 26 , back in the seventies.