Today was a day of real mixed feelings. My temporary contract ended so I had to say goodbye to some lovely people who I’ve worked with for the last 18 months.
I made some thank you cards last night using my Cricut as there were a few people who I wanted to thank individually. I also bought some biscuits for the staff room, and some tea towels because they always seem to disappear! The tea towels raised a few smiles this morning (so did the biscuits!)
At the end of the day we had an assembly and I was presented with some beautiful gifts, including this amazing bouquet and a Cath Kidston bag (I’m still deciding whether to make it a project bag or a ‘carting junk to work’ bag!) I felt incredibly lucky.
I also received a lovely word collage picture. What meant even more though, were the kind words from my colleagues. When someone tells you that you’ve had a huge impact on a group of children and that you’ve done a great job it is a lovely feeling.
For now I’m a ‘proper’ supply teacher. (I was doing supply a couple of days a week as well as this part time job, but now I’m doing it full time.) Tonight, though, I think I will just enjoy the flowers and relax.
Beautiful bag, you will miss the job.
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I really will. 😢
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Ah, it must be such an emotional time for you. The flowers and bag are beautiful! I’ve been after a Cath Kidston bag for years. Xx
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Thank you, it is lovely. It’s a bit odd being all up in the air but I’ll find a new ‘normal’. x
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Oh my how coincidental. I had my last day at my work place after 4.5 years yesterday! Mine was by choice though and I don’t have a new position either. I’m hoping it wont take too long to find a new position but in the mean time I’m looking forward to some extra crafty time and a chance to stop for 5 minutes. Fab cards you made and lovely gifts.
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How funny! Good luck finding something. Hope you had a lovely last day too.
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I also just resigned from…well one of my jobs. It’s bittersweet even if it’s a choice. Hope you enjoy your evening!
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Thank you, it does always feel odd making that journey to a workplace one last time.
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How lovely of them. The flowers and the bag are beautiful. Enjoy them, and the memories they will bring back.
Great post. Lovely read, and for some strange reason, I kind of wanted to cry about you leaving! How silly am I? You are going on to other things, which will be great for you, but I wanted to cry at the feeling of loss I felt – almost as if I was in the team you were saying ‘bye’ to.
The cards are lovely!
~ Cobs. x
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Thank you, I get what you mean. Lots of things make me feel sad lol! X
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What lovely gifts, they must be sad to lose you! I hope your new normal settles in quickly 🙂
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Thank you, me too. My boss suddenly got runny eyes from hayfever when I gave her a little gift!
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Ah hayfever is so sneaky 😉
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It sure is 😉
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It sounds like the place where you were working will really miss you! What a wonderful gesture. Also, it sounds like you’re a treasure as a coworker so I thinking marching on in your career looks as bright as your beautiful parting gifts! 🙂
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Thank you, who knows what the future holds! They were a great bunch of people to work with. 😊
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I love the blue owl card, it’s very sweet! 😊
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Thank you 😊
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What lovely presents, and I love the cards you made. Hope you get as much work as you want and enjoy it
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Thank you, I’ll be happy as long as I can pay the bills! 😊
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So great to hear you were appreciated. So often people leave a job and no one misses them. It looks like they shall miss you! Job well done, I say!
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Thank you, I will miss them. It’s weird thinking that I will not be going back there after half term.
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