I am pleased to announce that I am no longer employed at EDS.
I was nervous about the day, fearing confrontation or acrimony. But amazingly, everyone was supportive about my decision. They were all sad to see me go, and a little surprised at the apparent abruptness as they mostly expected me to finish out the month. The boss was understanding about my health concerns and my career plans, and was happy for me that I am moving on. She was disappointed about my leaving EDS and asked if it was her fault, which surprised me (a lot of people have been leaving lately.)

Instead of leaving abruptly, as I thought I might after my announcement, everyone was so supportive, I stayed the whole day to make sure they could get by on my tasks. Throughout the day, even GM customers who had given me grief in the past where disappointed that I was leaving and said I had done a good job. I told everyone that I was moving into the education field, and not many were surprised.

I went around throughout the day talking to everyone individually; they shared their hopes and dreams of the future. I got other agents up to speed on my project (as best I could in one day) and they said they wouldn't be able to replace me.

I was pretty together about the whole thing, until I finally said goodbye, and the place gave me a standing ovation that built up throughout the place as I walked out. I lost it. It was like that scene at the end of Titanic after Rose passes away. After the last months of feeling underappreciated and overworked, it was like they were all saying, "Well done."

It was the best form of closure I could have imagined.
On to the next stage of life...