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Today is my last official day in our company. And same for a couple of more other very good co-workers and friends.

You can say we are 'collateral damage' of the current economic situation that is affecting not only companies here in the US, but everywhere. It is sad, but the situation will eventually spring back, in due time.

On the other hand, a couple of us were very fortunate to have been re-employed and still work with the company (albeit, re-badged). Very lucky to have been given that opportunity, specially with the state of jobs and openings nowadays.

It is kind of sad, and weird at the same time though, to be given an 'exit interview'. Never have I experienced that before, but then again I guess there is always the first time. And as I have noted, I guess the impact isn't that bad, since there is work already set for me, though a very humbling experience during those moments when things were up in the air and everything was just uncertain.

Come Monday, me and a couple of co-workers will be 'returnees' of sorts, back on the saddle and with more challenges and new people to work with (including a group that is in a different continent and time zone). It will be very interesting how this pans out.

As for our friends and co-workers who will no longer be working with us, thanks very much for the experience and chance to have worked with you all. It's the company (meaning the people themselves, the ones we work with everyday), that really matters in the end.

Cheers to all of us and best wishes to our new endeavors!

Gambare, mina san!