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I just wanted to say goodbye to All my chemtalk friends.
After a year of not being in science and living in hope that I would get back there one day, even if I had to go to another school, I gave up.
I've left the department for another job. Still in education but different.
I've so loved being part of your community over the years. To rant. To support. To learn.
Stay healthy. Stay sane.
Xxxx

Hi Narelle
That's really sad to hear. It seems a stupid waste of training and resources to not put you into a labbie spot. Fortunately, in the system I work in, I am employed as a science assistant - seems a more sensible approach as it is a specialised job.
Thank you for all your comments/support/sharing your rants over the last few years. Best wishes for your future endeavours.

I echo Merilyn's words, thank you for all your help and support over the years. You will be missed.
Also, I am glad I am in a state that recognises that we are in a specialised position with specialised training and treated as such.
All the best for the future.

Goodbye Narelle. Sorry to see you go. You will be sorely missed on this forum.
Good luck in your new job - hope you are treated better than you were at your school.
Carol

All the very best, Narelle.
Cheers

how very sad, these schools need to wake up. big time.

Goodbye Narelle
Its been great to have you onboard in this forum. We will miss you.
The DoE has a lot to answer for to lose a special person like you from Science.
When are they going to wake up ??

Sorry to see you go, you sure you don't want to stick around for the laughs and questions?

SeeYa Narelle

Always enjoyed reading you thoughts and posts .
say safe and happy

Farewell, Narelle. Thank you especially for your part in running the SLAMN conferences, I have so enjoyed them when I've been able to go. Very important for labbies to feel supported in that way.

Just because you are going to do different things doesn't mean you can't pop in occasionally and say hello. Best wishes and feel free to check in on us.

Hi everyone, thanks for your kind words.
I will keep my profile active - and drop in when I can - usually on the bus.
I've become a public transport user!

Feel free to drop me a PM anytime to chat too.
I am settled in my new job, and learning the new facets of the role is lots of fun, with a great team of people.
I am in a good place and enjoying working for my $$ again.

It's been a great journey, hope your next steps are the start of an even better one!!!

Good luck with the new job! Let us know how you're doing...

Mel

Hi Narelle,

What can I say!
You have been a really important part of my time in science too.

From the time you joined the SLAMN committee we became good friends sharing this interesting and sometimes challenging position in Science that only another "Labbie" could understand.

Who would have thought we would have lasted this long

Enjoy the next part of your journey and we will catch up soon