While I Was Away

It appears, while I was up in Los Angeles for the Batman 5K, that we lost yet another Community Manager.

The guy who came to us in April, turned in his resignation.

The position is once again listed as an opening on Corporate’s career site.

Since Corporate acquired the complex and took over in 2012, this is the 7th Community Manager to leave the position via being fired, or resigning, and there was one individual who never made it to the property. He or she dropped out during the orientation stage at Corporate Offices.

The turnover is averaging one a year.

As posted, back in April, this guy is the first male in the position. He came to us after the position had been vacant for 12 months because, for whatever reason, Corporate could either not find a suitable candidate, or no one would apply.

Inasmuch as this guy came to us all the way from Texas, my guess it’s the latter ─ word was out that working for Corporate might not be such a fun thing and no one would apply.

I’d also posted that, after going through the hassle of relocating to California, the guy from Texas might be able to tough out whatever Corporate throws at him, stick around for a while, and that time would tell.

Five months later, he’s outta here. Time just told.

So, there’s that.

Also, while I was away, the cause of Jeep Guy’s death hit the grapevine. And shocker …. according to his mother, “Oh honey, it was suicide. He took some pills”.

Wow, this after Jeep Guy was finally fading from my thoughts.

But life goes on and, yesterday, the seniors had a going away party for a long-time resident relocating to Boise Idaho.

This is the woman who was invited into South Korea, either last year or year before, by Korea's POW/MIA Accountability Agency, to attend a ceremony releasing the remains of her older brother ─ along with the remains of 55 other U.S. service members, who were killed during the Korean War of 1950.

At any rate, along about 10:00, the Baker caught up with me and asked if I’d be available to take photos at the 11:30 event for our facebook page.

That’s actually my time to head for the Pain Cave, but I was able to get Trainer to switch yesterday’s session to today, and attend the event.

Such a nice event that ended up with 61 photos and managed to get a clip of the emotional honoree.

She said she was sorry to leave all her many friends, but happy about where she’s going.

I was impressed with the clever going away gift.

A tote bag with handwritten well wishes.

So, you’re up to date with the complex goings on, except I see Apache has his Halloween decorations up already.

We don’t get little trick or treaters here, so I no longer decorate.

I do, however, switch out my coffee cup.

This was my drinking cup last few weeks.

This is my drinking cup this morning and until time to switch to a Christmas mug.

The news this morning is fascinating, but I’m afraid to hope it means the end is near. I can't let myself get invested in thinking this is it for No. 45, only to be let down. So I'll remain detached  ─ not hope, not wish, not pray for him and his VP to be gone, but just accept what is while enjoying at least 45 is being made to squirm.