My last day with Vulcan

The day has finally come.... the finish line is right in front of me and I am getting ready to cross the checkered flag with my hands in the air. What a feeling.... if you only knew the things that were going on inside of me today... a ton of emotions. Hold your thoughts now.... I didn't shed any tears but you have to understand.... I have been with Vulcan Materials for almost 10 years and within those 10 years is 20 years worth of thoughts and memories.



When I was at work today, it was almost like I was becoming famous. Almost all of the employees are shaking my hand and telling me it was nice working with me and all that other good stuff. In a way- you could say it felt surreal.... because I definitely felt this was hard to believe.... my last and final day-hour and minute of the day was winding down to check out time. All through out the day, I was thinking back on all the times I could remember- from the day I was hired- till that very moment. I have spent a very big part of my life during the last 10 years at work. I think the reason I felt a little mushy today was all because of me wanting to do this kind of stuff when I was a kid. If I could have looked into the future when I was growing up and seen myself doing all that I have done with Vulcan, I probably would have fainted. This was my goal.... my desire.... my dream. I feel like I have went out with a bang and it couldn't have closed out any better. I even got a hand shake from the boss telling me I have a place there if things don't work out. To me that was very flattering.... to know that I did good enough to be rehired if I choose to go that route. As of 3:27 pm Friday Aug 31... I was no longer an employee of Vulcan Materials Co. and as my childhood ambitions of being a heavy equipment operator are at rest.... they will never be forgotten. Thank you Vulcan Materials Co. You have provided a way of life for me in the past 10 years and I won't forget the way you had my back. I was never threatened with a job loss or even being laid off.... and for that I am very grateful to know I was employed with such a company. Thanks for everything and most of all- thanks for making my childhood dreams come true. 10-4... over and out.