Farewell, Melanie! by Ashley Russell https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk Made with panache en-us 2017-02-06 22:44:32 UTC 2023-04-09 13:32:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Oh no! Don't go! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151996067 I hope we can continue to hangout outside of work :)

Cheers, 
Shubha]]> 2017-02-06 22:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151996067 We will miss you Melanie! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151998797 Melanie, I'm so glad I got to work with you for the past 2 months! Thank you for welcoming me to the team, teaching me about finance and joining Erin and I for lunch while I was in Oakland.  You've been so helpful whenever I have questions and I am very thankful that I had the chance to get to know you! Best wishes with your new job, they are very lucky to have you! 
-Janelle]]> 2017-02-06 23:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151998797 Someone told me you're leaving... https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151999271 But I'm choosing not to believe them. Can't make me!
Love,
Caroline]]> 2017-02-06 23:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/151999271 Here is my big face: https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152000159 (see below)
Melanie, it has been SUCH a pleasure working with you. You are stunningly good at your job-- and at walking those of us less financially adept through it. And your lightheartedness and sense of fun will be so, so missed. Best of luck, Mel-- you won't need it. :)
- Mariel]]> 2017-02-06 23:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152000159 Nooooo! sarah_shoff https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152000186 It has been such a pleasure working with you. Your deep empathy for our customers and for your teammates is going to be missed. Thank you for being such a lovely person to work with! Best wishes. --Sarah]]> 2017-02-06 23:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152000186 THANK YOU for all your many, many contributions! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152003695 It's been such an incredible pleasure working with you, Melanie. Not only are you super smart, thorough, and mission-driven, you always light up a room and keep everyone smiling. I'm really going to miss working with you, but am super excited for you as you embark on this next adventure. Stay in touch! -Chris

]]> 2017-02-06 23:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152003695 Melanie please don't gooooo (but actually so happy for you, congrats, and stay in touch!) maggie16 https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152004447 This is gonna be our texting conversation in the coming weeks:

Maggie: Sooo, when are you coming back to Schoolzilla?
Melanie: (ghosts)
Maggie: I SAID, WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK TO SCHOOLZILLA???
Melanie: Oh my gosh, so sorry I never responded!  Coming back tomorrow!!
(We both live happily ever after)

But seriously, I’m really going to miss you!!  Thank you for being such an awesome teammate!  I am so grateful for all you’ve done here at SZ - I don’t know how you manage it all!  You’re amazing!  But even more than that, you are such a fun and genuine person and I know it won’t be the same without you here.  Swing is SO lucky to have you, and I wish you all the best in your new role!  

Maggie

PS leaving you with a parting gift… best song ever.
]]> 2017-02-07 00:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152004447 Sooooo, sad! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152007714 I'll be so sad to see you go, Mel!  I love having your friendly smile and goofy offers (I will take you up on that birthing pool BTW) and uplifting personality each day!  But I wish you all the best as you go on to new adventures, and we'll just have to hit up Bowl'd and Great America again instead :)
Jane]]> 2017-02-07 00:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152007714 It's cool. No, really https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152012720 I'm okay. Thank you for asking. OKAY FINE. I might be crying. Come back soon! 

- German]]> 2017-02-07 01:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152012720 You and your flying Excel fingers will be missed greatly! But mostly just you...being you. https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152020263 I have so enjoyed getting to know you and just being able to be around your awesomely positive, welcoming fun spirit.  You're smart, hardworking and fun. ... pretty much any company's dream employee.  You're also driven and competitive which means you're going to simply rock your career.   I'll be LinkedIn stalking you and always thinking about how to steal you back someday.
~Val]]> 2017-02-07 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152020263 Where would we be without you?!!? https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152032978 Amazed at everything you have done over the past almost 3 years. You're pretty great Melanie :)
See you around the hood I hope!!
Casey]]> 2017-02-07 04:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152032978 Mel... https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152048326 It's been a joy to work with you and see you grow so much in such a short period of time. I'm grateful for what you've done for SZ and will be cheering for you forever... keep in touch! Lynzi]]> 2017-02-07 07:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152048326 Melanie! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152126640 I'm so sad that you'll be leaving the company, but happy for what you'll still be doing for the world out there. Thanks for helping to make Schoolzilla a special place to work -- full of fun, laughter and some seriously great finance and ops skills. 
-Storey]]> 2017-02-07 13:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152126640 Thanks Melanie! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152152368 Good luck in your future endeavors, we will miss you! -brian]]> 2017-02-07 14:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152152368 https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152255444 I'm not ready to do this. So, I'm going to just pretend it's your birthday Padlet. HBD Melanie! 
-Leo in denial. ]]> 2017-02-07 18:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152255444 https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152312773 I can't believe you're leaving us! But I also can't believe all that you've done for Scholzilla during your time here. Thanks for being an awesome teammate & friend, always bringing excellent financial advice, pop culture references, and tons of laughter. We'll miss you!

Zita]]> 2017-02-07 21:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152312773 MELANIE. https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152322126 (erin)]]> 2017-02-07 22:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152322126 You are AWESOME! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152428532 Your joy is infectious. Your work and work ethic are amazing. Your bicycle-riding-through-stop-sign skills are sick. I am sad to see leave but I am thrilled you are growing and taking the next step in your career! - Eric]]> 2017-02-08 12:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152428532 You'll be missed! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152565310 You've done so much for Schoolzilla and really appreciated all the energy and laughter you brought to the office. I am really excited to hear how things go at Swing  and hope you come back to visit! In the words of one my (Jeremy's) favorite substitute teachers...]]> 2017-02-08 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152565310 Sad day for us! Great opportunity for you!! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152827714 Thank you so much for being inclusive on my visits and always taking time out of your day for a kind word. Your spirit is much appreciated and you will be sorely missed.
Bridget]]> 2017-02-09 16:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152827714 Good luck, Melanie! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152886957 I can't express how saddened I am that you'll be moving on from our team, but I'm so excited for your next opportunity. I hope you are very happy in your new position, and please keep in touch!
~Ashley P.]]> 2017-02-09 19:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/152886957 I HEART You! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155625499 Thanks for always being so kind, energetic, and thorough (and for getting me my $$$)!  You've done so much for Schoolzilla.  I appreciate you and wish you the best of luck!
-LaKeshia]]> 2017-02-22 23:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155625499 Thanks goodness!.... ashley_russell https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155634875 I will always have you in my life forever. I am so thankful for getting to work so closely with you over the past two years. I feel so lucky to have you as a colleague and close friend. I serioulsy don't know what I would do without your support and friendship. To many years to come! You won't be able to get rid of me :) WORK SPOUSE FOREVER!!!!

Ashley

]]> 2017-02-23 00:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155634875 I am going to miss https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155636009 you and your big faces. Okay, actually I will just keep following you on IG for that. But, I will miss designing models and getting shit done with you. You are such a baller and hilarious. - German]]> 2017-02-23 00:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155636009 Best of luck! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155658997 Excited for your new opportunity, but I can't think of any individual has contributed as strongly to Schoolzilla's culture as much as you. You will be sorely missed.
-Mike]]> 2017-02-23 04:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155658997 Thank you Melanie! https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155814788 You're amazing and you've done amazing work for Schoolzilla.  I feel really lucky I got to work with you, and SO glad I went to that WUSTL recruiting fair so we could meet. :)  Keep in touch! - Anna U]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155814788 You're the best Mel https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155930644 I just want to say that I appreciate you - both for how good have always been at your job and for just being you. You are a COOL person and I'll miss hearing your laugh at funcountability. I know you'll crush your next gig, so congrats! 

Ryan

PS one of these days I hope to make a cameo as a big face in one of these insta posts]]> 2017-02-24 00:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/155930644 Tears streaming down my BIG FACE https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156011485 You are going to be missed so much, for your work but more for YOU.   I love your spirit, your energy, your competitiveness and your  capitalist tendencies and understanding all wrapped up in a good person who cares deeply about others and about justice.   You make me believe we can figure out how to make democracy work (I know that sounds ridiculous but not even kidding..)
STAY IN TOUCH
Valerie

]]> 2017-02-24 13:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156011485 Thanks, Melanie https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156153530 Thank you for everything, Melanie! Good luck in your next steps.
-Donnie]]> 2017-02-24 22:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156153530 Parting is such sweet sorrow https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156155360 But I know that you will be great in all that you do. Good luck - Eric]]> 2017-02-24 22:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156155360 See you around soon :) https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156160812 You're the best, Melanie - words can't describe how appreciative I am to have had the opportunity to work with you. Your humor, smarts, passion, and creative problem-solving have left such a positive impact on Schoolzilla and our team, and I'm excited to see you continue to thrive at Swing! Let's grab beer soon :) -Chris]]> 2017-02-25 00:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/156160812 hahaha schrynv https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/165440846 you wont be missed// while you are gone get rid of that chin sorry not sorry
-your lover ;)

]]> 2017-04-07 17:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/165440846 mckinma https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/165441491

]]> 2017-04-07 17:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/165441491 omg whitedr1 https://padlet.com/ashley_russell/e4e0c4befbkk/wish/165442349 dis girl ugly

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