Until we meet again

 Hello, 

 As some of you are aware, I've been laid off. 

The last (almost 26) years have been fantastic and I've grown in my career in ways I never expected. Recognizing no one accomplishes anything alone as it takes a team. We’ve been a good team.

It is hard to imagine the range of emotions one feels with a life change such as this (not of your own choosing).

• I am thankful for the friendship and laughs we’ve all experienced together as we’ve done important and hard work to make 3M and the world a better place.

• Anxious about what is next. Not having a proper resume for more than 20 years; will my “3M skills” translate to the external world?

• Then excited to see the spectrum of opportunities in the external marketplace and not sure what the next chapter has in store for me.

• Sad that I will not get to continue to work with my friends. You have been the best part of my 25+ years at 3M.

• Frustrated by the separation process (could REALLY USE some CX end-to-end work).

• Humbled by the outpouring of proactive support from past and present colleagues who have heard of my termination through “the grapevine”.

Many of you also know that I have had bigger challenges than this in my life, and this too shall pass. Life is, after all, one big adventure. By far, the best part of my time here has been the opportunity to work with talented, supportive, and kind human beings. I’ve truly enjoyed working with all of you!

Here is my contact info. 

robfredsmith@gmail.com 

LinkedIn 

Please reach out if there is ever anything I can do for you. I’m always available for a coffee (virtual or real) or a beverage of your choosing. 😁

I’ll be watching and cheering you on from wherever I land! Go TEAM!