My Last Day @ Checkpoint...

Jana · 08-12-2005

My last day at work today..... well, I'm already home actually. For those who don't know, I will be working downtown Mpls starting Monday morning. It was a sad day for me as I've been there for 7 years and had developed a close relationship with about half of the company.

Anyway, just thought I'd share my news....

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 08-12-2005

Well good luck on the road ahead! What are you doing in MNPLS? Thats quite a drive from where you live...

Jana · 08-12-2005

I will still be in Accounting, A/R side primarily as it's my favorite. Actually, downtown is closer than where I was. Checkpoint moved from Eden Prairie out to Chanhassen this spring, which made my commute 80 miles/day. I'll actually be taking the express bus in from Maple Grove, so at least my "behind the wheel" drive time is about 10-15 min.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 08-12-2005

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Originally Posted by DSMChick

I will still be in Accounting, A/R side primarily as it's my favorite. Actually, downtown is closer than where I was. Checkpoint moved from Eden Prairie out to Chanhassen this spring, which made my commute 80 miles/day. I'll actually be taking the express bus in from Maple Grove, so at least my "behind the wheel" drive time is about 10-15 min.

Well thats awesome! Time to move on and make life easier for yourself!

niterydr · 08-12-2005

Congrats!

slowbubblecar · 08-12-2005

What kind of degree do you have in accounting? Where did you go to college?

AJ · 08-12-2005

She has a 2 year from NICC in IA.

Onefast99gsx · 08-12-2005

Is that Checkpoint as in Firewall software?

Swifty1638 · 08-12-2005

I live in MG..does that mean I'll be seeing another dsm runnin around?

-A. Swift

slowbubblecar · 08-12-2005

She doesn't drive a dsm

AJ · 08-12-2005

Nah, she sold her 98 GSX a while back. It's in her blood so who knows... lol

Jana · 08-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onefast99gsx

Is that Checkpoint as in Firewall software?

No, it's Checkpoint Security Systems Group. It's a security company.

Swifty1638 · 08-12-2005

isn't that the same place cher used to work, and CVD currently resides..? I hear it's weird hours..

-A. Swift

AJ · 08-12-2005

Jana · 08-12-2005

Yeah, Cher worked there for a bit, and CVD is still there as far as I know. They worked in our Central Station department, which is where the monitor the burg/fire accounts, etc. I was in accounting/finance, so my hours were normal.

CVD · 08-13-2005

I hope you are happy with you're new job! I might start looking around myself. Especially if managment is as bad in the rest of the company as it is in Central Station!
Deffinately good luck at the new place.

Jana · 08-13-2005

Thanks CVD! I think each dept has different mgmt, and it's all what you are willing to deal with (but that's at every company). I never minded mgmt until both our Controller & Accounting Mgr left last August and I had two new people to deal with. That's when it went downhill for me....

Jakey · 08-14-2005

Congrats!

A//// Guy · 08-14-2005

Hope everything goes well at the new place!! Good luck!

Jana · 08-15-2005

Well, my first day has come and gone. It went pretty well, about what I expected. My bus ride was easier than I ever thought it would be, now I wished I wouldn't have stressed so much about it (but that's just me). The new place is so much smaller than what I'm used to. The department is half the size (6 w/ me), and it's very laid back atmosphere. I like it so far.