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Some news from me

KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 2,006 Boards Champion
edited December 9 in Community Announcements
Hey Community,

I wanted to share some news with you, which is that I’m going to be leaving the Community Team in January, and will be moving to another team here at The Mix/MHI. I’m super excited to get started in my new role, but as you can imagine it comes with a bunch of mixed feelings too!

Leaving Community feels incredibly strange, as in total I have volunteered and worked here for over four years. In that time I've learned a huge amount about myself, you folks, the challenges you face, and just how powerful online connection can be.

I feel extremely proud and lucky to have been a part of this space, and to have played even a small role in some of your journeys. It’s been a really precious experience seeing you consistently show up for each other, hold space, and treat each other with genuine care and consideration. You’re each on your own path, and even when your experiences differ, you still listen, support and look out for each other. That’s incredibly special.

This Community wouldn't be what it is without you folks, and I'd like to gently remind you to keep reaching out here. You deserve support, to be heard, and to feel connected.

My final day won’t be until the new year - I just wanted to share this with you now as I'm mindful I have a few days off coming up and I also wanted to share this before the Christmas rush! So, if I don’t chat to you before the new year, please take good care of yourselves. It’s been a huge pleasure being a part of this.

Comments

  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 10,057 An Original Mixlorian
    Aww Katie I’m sad to hear this but I wish you all the best in your new role and for the future. I am going to miss our chats on a sunday about what we’re having for tea. Hopefully we will chat before new year but if not, take care and I hope everything goes well for you <3
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,851 The Mix Elder
    Thanks 4 being here and merry Christmas
    Crazy mad insane
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 2,006 Boards Champion
    Thank you so much for your kind words @independent_ it definitely feels very bittersweet! I'll be away the end of this week and mostly all of next week but then I'll be back around the last 2ish weeks of the year so you'll definitely see me around.

    Right back at you too - I hope everything goes well for you as well! Those Sunday chats often make my week and also leave me feeling very hungry !
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 2,006 Boards Champion
    Thank you @ellie2000 and a very Merry Christmas to you too!
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,616 Part of The Furniture
    Omg Katie I going to miss you tons on here. You've been such a lovely kind personality I will miss you lots.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 659 Incredible Poster
    We're all really going to miss you @Katie, you've been so lovely to everyone here and I really appreciate all the support you've given us. I wish you the very best with your new role, and also, have a very good Christmas <3
  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 6,123 Master Poster
    @Katie its sad to hear you're leaving , especially as weve known each other long term now, there's been multiple good memories chats when you were a mod here as well as up to now. I remember your post when you first joined here as a staff member, it so exciting to see. I wasn’t expecting you to leave, its come as a bit of surprise but I'm glad you're still part of the mix, just going to be a diffrent part of the community and we wont see you on sessions anymore which is going to be sad but I know youll still be in the background cheering us all on. I wish you the absolute best in your new position and amazing Christmas and a great new year if I don’t see you round, I hopefully should though.
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 2,006 Boards Champion
    @Amy22 ah thank you Amy that is very sweet ! I'm definitely going to miss being a part of this Community - it's so so special here

    @Nemuritai thank you so much for the kind words and the well wishes - this is so lovely. I hope you have a super great Christmas !

    @Redemption ah I also remember our first chats - that feels like such a long time ago! You've grown so much as a person since you first joined us and it's been really getting to see you do that. You're completely right that whilst I won't be around in the sessions from January, I will definitely be cheering you all on the background. Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm also wishing you a great Christmas and New Year! I'll definitely be in some of the sessions in the last couple of weeks of December so you'll see me around!
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,616 Part of The Furniture
    Katie wrote: »
    @Amy22 ah thank you Amy that is very sweet ! I'm definitely going to miss being a part of this Community - it's so so special here

    @Nemuritai thank you so much for the kind words and the well wishes - this is so lovely. I hope you have a super great Christmas !

    @Redemption ah I also remember our first chats - that feels like such a long time ago! You've grown so much as a person since you first joined us and it's been really getting to see you do that. You're completely right that whilst I won't be around in the sessions from January, I will definitely be cheering you all on the background. Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm also wishing you a great Christmas and New Year! I'll definitely be in some of the sessions in the last couple of weeks of December so you'll see me around!

    I think I remember you were one of the first mods I probably met when I joined here. I always remember seeing your toothless profile picture and seeing one of my comfort character really helped me a lot. I love toothless as well and I'm sure he is looking forward to going on a new adventure. Speaking of toothless I got both him and light furry but in fidget toy format so I kinda of also got him too hehe.

    Honestly wishing you all the best for your new adventures eventhough I know your not too far. Have a free 🍪 for being an amazing friend
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
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