Discovered a Lost Post

 This last week I did go into a SeaMar clinic in Tacoma (near my job) to get a TB test...the final task of my new employment, other than negotiating a start date with the director. I have never had this test before, which consist of a few minutes of time and a nurse shooting a small amount of liquid under your forearm skin. Thee days later you need to go back and have a nurse see if you've developed a lump on the site. If so, something is not right. My mark went away within 24 hours, but I still needed to go to the clinic for a reading. I was able to do this in the clinic of  my new employment, here in Olympia.
 My friend Angie checked the site and afterwards, being one of the managers, had a nice conversation with me about the pending job. She explained one of the primary roles is being a leader to the staff and she told me of the autonomy of the position, and office tasks. Leadership is a main characteristic they sought.
 A few nights ago, I composed my letter of resignation, after thinking about it for days. I have been on call again this week, and I swear, every time I was paged, I looked to the heavens and said, "I can't wait until this is done."
 I have rewritten the letter several times and feel I have composed one with enough professionalism and personal feel, they shouldn't have a problem, other than the blow it will deliver all on its own. I feel like sharing it with you, despite not turning it in until my new job start date is scheduled.

Dear Brian and Kim,  

 It is with a heavy heart that I give you this Letter of Resignation and notify you that my last day of employment with GTBHC will be August 2, 2014. I have enjoyed working with you both, Bobbi, and the care givers, (especially Donovan) these last 13 months. I appreciate everything I have learned over the course.

 A friend shared a career opportunity with me when I wasn’t even searching for a job, and it is not in the in home care industry. The organization has been terrific about accommodating my current schedule in order to meet, interview and process the new hire paperwork without interruption to my schedule. They are as anxious to have the onboarding completed as I am. It is an opportunity I can’t pass up. The organization is in Olympia and for the first time in 15+ years, I will get to live AND work in the same city. This opportunity will be so positive for my well-being; I will save $200 and 40 hours per month not commuting such a long distance. I will have a higher salary and a company paid benefit package that is imperative to my last years in the working world. Another positive fact is that I will no longer have to be “on call,” and I have certainly paid my dues with that, over the years.

 I hope my last weeks working with you will be as friendly as always and that you understand my reasons for this resignation. I am sorry this interferes with the audit in August. I was originally hoping to work through that, but when it was postponed, I knew I could not delay my start date with the new company any longer.

 Again, thank you for the opportunity to work at GTBHC. I will always refer care givers and clients to you when the opportunity arises.

With Best Regards and Respect,

Margi Kenny

Of course, I didn't mention the day of my interview and calling in late.