Three years of outdoor media buying was put in the past on Thursday, which meant writing the obligatory goodbye e-mails to clients, colleagues and vendors. Since I'm myself, I thought about the content of these farewells since the day I gave 30 days notice, which left me rocking back and forth with insanity by 2:30 everyday (as opposed to 5:30). Generosity isn't always a unicorn ride in the park.
Many of the responses to these e-mails included, "We'll miss you!" or "I'm really going to miss you :*( !" Ok - this made me feel awkward because, in truth, I will only miss a select few that can fit in the palm of my hand. It made me realize that people are quick to say these three words, which to me, are almost on par with I love you. The majority of these important-phrase-abusers were obviously lying and I just can't get down like that. Those who will truly miss me needn't say it, because I'll miss them too, so it really goes without saying. The point here is, when people say I miss you, they don't always mean it, and I feel that this phrase shouldn't be thrown around casually. My feelings about this are strong and brawny. And I am doubting humanity with each passing thought.
Though I did receive some appropriate and honest responses such as, "Thank you for all your hard work!" and "We appreciate all you've done for us". Those are real. They're real because, yes, I did work hard, and thank you for acknowledging that. But come Monday, planning requests will be sent to the next of kin without much thought, like killing a can of keystone light and popping open the next one, never to think of that crumpled ball of aluminum again. Life's realities are best explained with drinking analogies.
All in all. In the end. In closing. In conclusion. What it all boils down to. When you say "I miss you", you should mean it. Because people should say what they mean. Or try to anyway.
Radishes are crunchy and slightly spicy.
I concur. At least you know you were appreciated :)
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ReplyDeletei like this post. it is very true.i feel the same way when people i've met once or twice sign their emails with "XX" "x" "xoxooxoxox" xo" "x."...do i want to give this person and hug AND a kiss? most likely not. i just met them. i don't know who the eff they are.i most certainly don't want to get olivia newton john "physical" with them either.
ReplyDeletewhile i'm typing a response, i'll find myself pondering about whether or not that person will think i am a beotch if i don't return the same digital "warmth" they meant to intend, while just throwing around the most overused, abbreviated way to explain affection with letters.
anyway. i am glad you are not miserable selling billboards!
p.s. have you tried radish sprouts? they add the perfect pop to a boring salad.
p.p.s. i'm still slightly blog impaired so i'm putting my name here so you know who the heck typed all this.
signed,
jen "hornlike"
I MISS YOU! And I think most people who tell you that really mean it because you are a very missable person. Missable is not a word apparently.
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