Deciding to move on: Saying good-bye to Concordia
Moving on
I will also miss my little piece of home in the GM building. During my time at Web Communications I moved in with my girlfriend. I traveled the world with her, married her, and with her amazing help, brought a little one into this world. So many of my life milestones are tied to my little cubicle next to the water-cooler, underneath the chipped burgundy “Web Communications” sign stuck on an overhead shelf. That silly little sign has been with me for what seems like forever: during our group’s time at the old Bishop Court building, during our move to the new offices in the GM building where it has stayed, faithfully, above my desk for the last three years.
But as much as I know I’ll miss Concordia, I know that leaving is the right decision. I’ve pushed, shoved, and coaxed the web at the university as far as I humanly could. I’ve improved processes as much as the politics allowed. I’ve contributed as much as the university could bear. My plunge into MBA and web analytics studies have made me realize that my strengths don’t solely rest in design, but in my ability and desire to understand the bigger picture. With this realization, I know that I’ve gone as far as I could at Concordia, and I’m ready to move to a bigger stage.
So it is with a sad heart, but hopeful eye, that I leave Concordia. A part of my heart will always remain at the Sir George Campus – just as that chipped burgundy “Web Communications” sign will always remain with me. I intend to bring the sign along with me as a memento to remind me of my beginnings and accomplishments, and also to inspire me as I face a new set of challenges at my new home, Bell Web Solutions, where I hope to continue to grow and make a difference.
Congrats on your move Rommil! As I’ve said in the past, it takes guts to move, but that’s also what makes us grow in life!
All the best for an exciting and new future! I thought you were at ConU for longer than 5 years, of course 5 years seems like a lifetime ago sometimes.
So you’re one of those Bell people now, huh? Hmm.
@S.Hamel Thanks for the kind words and wisdom. It definitely wasn’t an easy move, and I debated it for such a long time. But I feel I’ve made the right decision. Also, I’d like to thank you for solidifying my belief that this is the field for me through your teaching and encouragement. Thanks.
@Cat Thanks, I know eh? I thought I was there longer than 5 years too… haha. Perhaps higher ed does that to you. But yeah, I’ll be one of “those” people in a few weeks – and by “those” people, I’m sure you mean talented of course.
Concordia’s loss is Bell’s big gain – sad to see a talent like you leaving the higher-ed web world, but this sounds like a great new direction to take your career. Congrats!
@Adrian Thanks. Coming from you, that’s quite the compliment. I still wonder what we could of pulled off at Concordia had you accepted our invitation to join us! In any case, UBC should do their darnedest to hold on to you…
Good luck in your new position – exciting times ahead for you, I have no doubt.
Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more about it!
I am so happy for you. That is wonderful. Good Luck on the move.
Congrats Rommil! It sounds like you are very sure of your move and will only flourish further at Bell. I want to hear about it once you are settled in. Perhaps in person!
Gambatte!