Response from coworkers

I sent the text from my Genius/Stupidity entry to a bunch of people I work with, or used to work with. I told them I put together an FAQ for them. Here are some of their replies:

• You're crazy...LOL :)
  
• You're awesome
  sao tao and principe?
  
• The move makes sense. That everyone here is shocked by it should just reinforce that this isn't the place for you. Noone thinks anyone would leave here for any other reason than "the grass is greener." Its hard to explain that grass tastes like crap.
  
• Wow...that's pretty deep. I think you should just tell people that you're quitting to become a professional poker player. That sounds pretty cool.
  
• That's a good idea. It definitely answers all of my questions. You should send it to [the HR leader] in lieu of an exit interview.
  
• I heard the news. I thought you were going to Capital Source.
  Most people who left in the recent years move to the various companies listed below for a pay increase, but not for a career change. I admire you for taking the leap of faith in trying to find what you want to do. People who take that leap will usually find the greatest reward, their own personal sanity and perhaps a handsome $ or two.
  Good luck to you and keep in touch.
  Remember when in doubt.......double down.
  
• That right there my friend is awesome, answered any question I might have had for you.
  That's genius
  
• I love that!!
  i think you should put it on a t-shirt though and wear it around the office. maybe something a little more concise, like "I'm not going to CapitalSource or CIT"
  
• You are an exceptionally smart young man. I am serious. I truly believe you know what you are doing. Wishing you all the best!!!
  
• You might be my hero. I wish I had the balls (or at least some mad bow staff skills).
• Damn, you just up and quit, eh? How utterly glorious that is! I respect your cojones for that, Adam; it's a bold step. Moreover, you will get to play poker and earn money, now who can beat that! I wish I could help you find something here, because you were a great worker and a cool cat - but this job sucks and is so boring, so you will be in better shape than I soon. :) Don't lose my e-mail address, so that you can keep me posted when you want to hire my lazy a$$.
• You are the wind beneath my wings . . .
  I wish you nothing but the best and if you ever need anything let me know!
• Adam, good for you. I wish you much luck. You have already made the tough decision. The rest, while not easy, will depend totally on you which I agree is a lot better than working for GE.
  

I should also mention that my boss was very cool about this. He told me I had been kicking ass for him and he is sorry to see me go, but he respects my decision and offered to write me a recommendation if I ever need one.

I've worked with a lot of cool people, and although I'm not the most sentimental person, I'll miss a lot of them. Maybe I should send the same email to a bunch of the people I won't miss to see what kind of response I get from them....

• You are an idiot...LOL :) Seriously, you are retarded.
  
• WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU? Only a complete fucking moron would quit a job before they have another one. I hope you have to move back in with your parents and work at Taco Bell, you dumb piece of shit.
  
• You seem to be "chasing a dream" or something like that. Didn't you go to the lunch-and-learn about forgetting your dreams? GE employees should have dreams about making the numbers and knowing every obscure acronym on every pitch, so maybe it is best that you are leaving. I think you need a refresher course on how to write your G&Os. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go stomp on my buddy's head while kissing up to my boss, since that might get me a raise and/or promotion (but not both, and not within 2 years of my last one) much quicker than if I just worked hard and looked out for my team.
  
• You're going to Capital Source aren't you...