Beginning of Farewell Speech

I am leaving here today with a wealth of knowledge I will always treasure. Working here has
been a fantastic learning experience and I am thankful for the skills I've acquired. I feel as if
being here with you all each day has made me a more complete and well-rounded person.
I've learned how to take direction, criticism, and compliments. These are three things I wasn't so
great at taking before, and now I feel as though I can apply that in many different situations.
I've also learned to be open-minded, to value other people's opinions and to consider other
ideas along with mine, to end up with a great final result.
Being part of a team has taught me skills that I can use in more than just the professional area
of my life. My relationships on a personal level are in a better place than they were, thanks to
some of the things I've learned from many of you.
I've come to realize that being a part of a team is a lot more than just sharing credit. A team
effort takes compromise. When you are on a team you have to at times lead, follow, and more
often than not, meet in the middle.

My wish for everyone here is that you all continue to experience success, to feel fulfilled in all
you do, and to have nothing but pleasant results with each completed project! While that may be
an overly optimistic wish, it is sincere.
It's been a pleasure working here and I will truly miss it. I take with me fond memories, valuable
skills, and I hope to one day leave an impression on others similar to the one you have left on
me.
Thank you all for all the help and cooperation provided to me.