I know this is not the correct use of the Shakespearean quote “Parting is such sweet sorrow…”, but it came to mind.
Yesterday, I got to witness a young man take the next step in his journey. I am very happy and excited for what life has in store for my friend, Garrett. At the same moment, I am saddened by the fact that we will not be working together anymore. We have worked together for over 14 years, through good/bad, ups/downs, but more importantly GROWTH.
I love being around people that have a growth mindset. Instead of trying to get more of the pie, they make the pie bigger. Our core value, “Others First” is an extension of this mindset. If we are taking care of the people around us, we all win.
At SignMaster, we don’t give gold watches or grandfather clocks as tokens of service. I’m not knocking them, we just don’t do it that way. I have always viewed the people I work with as my extended family. Nobody works for me, they work with me. We learn and grow together. So, if we ever part ways, we are left with something far more valuable, love and respect. It’s always bittersweet to end a chapter, but it is easier to swallow when it’s a win-win!