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I'm such a dedicated employee

So much so, I actually went to work this morning, despite the fact my co-workers told me I didn't need to, and in addition to the fact I have to come in tomorrow for an expected, but forgotten about customer visit. I was thinking I would tie up some loose ends, and then be able to devote all my attentions to the customer tomorrow.

I didn't plan on riding this morning (opting instead to race this evening), so I wouldn't miss out on anything by going to work.  

Of course, I should have listened to my co-workers, as there was barely enough work to keep me busy for 30 minutes, and not bothered making that commute.  I could have easily waited until tomorrow, and completed everything while the customer was on a tour of the plant.

Fortunately traffic was unusually light, even though I left a half hour later than usual (5:30 AM instead of 5 AM), plus I managed to get a few necessary things accomplished, which I had been putting off for quite a while, and I was still able to leave around 9:45 AM to go home.

Anyways, as I was driving home, I was thinking how lucky I am to be employed where I am. There are very few other companies, and co-workers, that would treat any employee as well as I have been treated, since my diagnosis.

So in a bout of emotion, I thought I would take this opportunity to give a special thanks to Becky, Wayne, and even Bud, just to name 3.
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Becky said…
Ah how sweet. I don't want to say I told you so, so I won't. Yes, we are very fortunate to work for someone who realizes we have lives, health issues and the importance of famiy. And after working with each other for all these years we are family. Yes, even that crazy cousin Bud. Our version of Cousin It.

See ya tomorrow.
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