New Normal

I've operated my business for close to 30 years. In most of that time, I also remained attached to a 501c ( a religious organization) called Epic Ministries, where I kept the books. It worked out well. They got an accountant and I got free office space and the company of young, fun and committed co-workers, plus health insurance. I followed Epic to 3 different locations, worked through the death of the wonderful young CEO, watched numerous transformations and changes in trajectories. All the while, meeting fabulous people and building friendships.

That ended last year. They closed up shop and I went and found myself cheap office space and very expensive health insurance. It's a decent building with about 30 other little offices. I haven't met a whole lot of people here since I keep different hours than most but I recognize and exchange pleasantries with quite a few. 

Over the past 12 weeks the offices have slowly cleared out. COVID has made itself know here. The 3 architects are gone, 4 masseuses vanished, most of the counselors have disappeared and now my lovely neighbor is gone. I wish I had had the chance to say goodbye. I hope they land on their feet. I get it. I am planning on moving my work home too. Saving $575 bucks a month sounds pretty good after the weeks and weeks of living off the government. Plus, my new converted garage will be done shortly. No reason to stay here when there will be plenty of space there.

I am feeling the old familiar sadness that I felt as each of my fellow employees left Epic until it was only one....me. This time, I don't plan on being the last man standing. I think I may give my 30 days notice on the first. And on a bright note, my commute will be a walk across the back patio.

On to the next adventure, on to the new normal.