Finally the day comes at work when one of our best colleague cum friend departs from our company to the next level of his life and to avail the better opportunity in his career. Our senior software developer had his last day at work today. He was one of the nicest person I ever met, very calm and quiet and focused, I learnt a lot of things from him which I usually do from everyone. He was intelligent, wise, sensible and a smart worker. I have spent a wonderful time with him in this company which I had shared in my previous posts.
He was on his notice period for last one month. We all decided to give him a farewell party on last Friday. In order to do so, there were many suggestions for the restaurants and finally, everyone agreed with Kaybees at SMCHS, which was a little far away from office location and a bit expensive restaurant but for this person, no one argued on such thing and everyone agreed. Well, I am the biggest “panga” person who always argues and counter such things but I didn’t this time just because of this person. He deserves a good farewell party.
It was Friday so we all went for the Friday prayers first and then headed to the restaurant. We were a group of 15 people. Usually, the restaurants are ready for such massive incoming on Fridays for lunch but everyone cannot handle and management is tested on such massive orders. We all ordered our choices from menu and it was all different, I ordered a Chinese dish “Chicken Jalfarezi”. Funny thing is that this dish is included in Chinese category whereas originally, it is not near to Chinese. Its typical Pakistani/Indian dish. Who cares, we just want it to be delicious. No doubt, the food is tasty over there but just because of bad management and worst serving experience, we didn’t enjoyed the food. It was not hot served, delayed couple of dishes. My order was properly served however, it came a bit late but it was delicious.
The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant is excellent and that is the reason they are charging exclusively extra charges. Ice cream was complimentary and I had couple of cups as many other colleagues denied to have ice cream. As expected, bill was extremely shocking. This was the first time at work that I spent this much of money in eating lol. but again, the person who was having this farewell was exceptional. We had a couple of speeches from his line manager and himself. It was totally an emotional scene where both of them appreciated each other’s presence and the experience he gained in this wonderful company. This is all about the Friday farewell party.
Today was his last day at work and to make it memorable, we had lunch together again and it all ends with cake cutting ceremony. A yummy cake, where we all gathered and had a bit of fun, chit chatting and laughing around, taking pictures. Well well well, people got emotional but that is life. people do come and go and life moves on. The most affected person in the company will be me because he used to give me pick and drop service plus we used to have a good time together in and on our way to/from office. I have seen and lived these situations a lot in my life so it was nothing new for me. You spent a handsome time at work on daily basis and you get attached to people and when they leave, it affects definitely but then, after couple of days, you get used to it and moves on and this is what life teaches to all of us. So, I wish him all the success for his career and a good life ahead and hope for the same for myself and everyone else at work. Cheers!!!