LinkedIn was off by a few days and I got some congratulations early, but today marks my 29th year at The University of Akron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While I\u2019m not one for nostalgia or sentiment, I did think back on my early days on the Helpdesk, then Client Services, then Computer Labs, and finally several roles with the Webteam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve learned a lot, taught a lot, and helped a lot. I\u2019m respected and appreciated by my peers and kind of a leader – which sometimes gives me some imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of my co-workers got me a card and some snacks – she was going by the LinkedIn notice and thought she was late. My boss congratulated me – he saw the official notice in Workday. And when I met with our VP today she noted that I had been at UA for quite a while. Glancing at my watch I told her, \u201cTwenty-nine years – as of today\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After we were done with our meeting she posted on the group chat for work – congratulating me on my \u201cAkronversary\u201d and my colleagues jumped in to note the occasion as well. I thanked them and said we can do a party when I hit 30 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a strange time to work at UA, but I\u2019m doing my best and trying to stay useful. I don\u2019t see retirement in my near future, but I guess it\u2019s time to start planning for that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And when that happens, I don\u2019t just expect a party – I demand a party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think I\u2019ve earned it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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