Roger, Over and Out!

After all said and done, here comes THE day! The day to leave AMD for real. No drama, no hesitation. Things to be packed and my last journey home from AMD Cyberjaya.

They say action speaks louder than words... and I definitely agree! I was so touched by the love shown towards me by my colleagues - so many of them, that I had THREE different farewell gatherings in ONE day!

The first one was a lunch organized in Nando's, Alamanda Putrajaya by the Teletubbies Gang. To my surprise, the number of people increased from the initial 6 to 13! I was so glad and proud that a person like me can bring together a diverse group of people - different races, level of seniority and expertise. When my turn came to give my farewell speech, I just felt a jolt - a sensation I've never felt before, very strange, very nervy.

Clockwise: Amira, Julianna, Zamri, Johan, Mokx, Chia Ming, Asmah, Salina, Zaini, Aizat Bert, Aida, Aini, Ain Jaja.

My second farewell was a small gathering held in Padi House, Cyberjaya. This time it was a very small gathering which were organized by the people close to me since Day One. It was a meeting full of laughter and discussion about unexpressed love. 

Left to right: Syazli, John Cheok, Mokx, Chia Ming, Zamri

And then the final gathering - organized by colleagues who were in the night shift. The location - Padi House again - it seems like this place was turning into our fortress. As usual, there were tonnes of laughter and a bit later, Montha and her cousin sister joined us as well. However, due to time constraints, we didn't take any photos as I had to go to the office to grab all the photos as a remembrance of a place which has practically been my second home for the past 2 years and 9 months.

Left to right: Meor, Mokx, Hadi Mook

Left to right: Hakim Pokeng, Shela Mango, Ain Mon, Mokx, Nabila Magik

If there's one positive thing I can take away from my time in AMD Cyberjaya, it would be that I was able to reach out to everyone - regardless of race, religion, politics, seniority, department etc, etc. And the fruit of my labor showed during the farewell gatherings that was held for me. To be honest, I teared up reading some of the comments posted on my Facebook - that shows how much AMD means to me. I never did anything to impress anyone. I rather did things for my own satisfaction and made sure I gave my all, my best shot in everything - so that the results were not disappointing.

I can't never thank enough all the guys and girls who have helped me throughout my time in AMD and I'll forever be grateful and indebted to everyone of you. Thank you for everything, I wish all the best and success in life and in profession. 

And then, that moment came... at 11.55PM, 30th January 2012, my relationship with AMD came to an end. I shall miss AMD for a long, long time. Thank you for everything people. Until we meet again - take care, take care, take care.

This Employee Card is considered null and void.

 Goodbye for the last time. Bye AMD Cyberjaya!

P/S: Just like any other employee who is leaving an organization, I had one last hurrah as well. So here you go, my farewell email to all my beloved colleagues:

Dear AMDers,

30th January 2012 marks my last working day in AMD and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the support and guidance extended to me during my tenure, I will definitely miss AMD and my colleagues here.

I will be joining another organization this week in a new position and I’m really looking forward to the new challenge in that role.

It has been a wonderful experience working in this family for the past 3 years and I have really enjoyed it thoroughly. This experience will truly be memorable for years to come. I am definitely leaving with a lot of good memories which will be long cherished.

Thank you to the following people/teams: Michele Harle, Devinder Kumar, Boon Somchit, Salina Zain, Zaini Hussain, TH Tan, Dexter Ng, SAP CRM Support, RLKLite – L3 Others, Business – DistiOps & AIBOps, AMD Cyberjaya Toastmasters Club, AMD Cyberjaya ERT, Organizing Committees of the Inaugural Annual Dinner 2010 and AMD Cyberjaya Launch 2011, as well as The Wild Bunch! and The Cool Kids - who have all made my stay even more memorable, meaningful and merrier.

Please accept my utmost sincere apologies if I have offended any of you by any means.

Do keep in touch, by email: taneskumar85@hotmail.com (Facebook/Twitter) or by mobile #: +6012 925 7636.

Until we meet again, it’s been a pleasure working with all of you. I wish you all the very best in life - both in profession and in person, God bless and thank you.

Best Regards,

Tanes-Kumar N-Maniam | Mokx
SAP CRM | Sales & Marketing IT
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