Wow, I've been away for a long time!

I didn't realize how long it had been since I posted.  A lot has happened since I last posted.
 
I am now sitting in a different hotel room waiting to start a new job.  Sounds familiar, huh?  However, this job is not with Whirlpool.  After almost 7 great years, I made the decision to leave Whirlpool so I can be closer to family.  I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to join Alcoa Fastening Systems as the HR Manager in their Waco, TX plant.  I am very excited about this new chapter in my life. 
 
But, I left Whirlpool with a lot of tears.  I made some great friends while I was there.  And, while I know that we will stay in touch, it will not be the same as working side by side day after day.  I will try to do better about staying in touch through the social media tools that we all have access to. 
 
What I learned during my time on the North Coast is that there are good people everywhere.  People are as friendly as you allow them to be.  For the most part, they react however you approach them.  I am blessed to have made friends in 4 different states now.  I look forward to making more here in Waco.