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zacharyali — 2023-05-02 20:12:20 UTC

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Planning my move to Detroit...

2023-05-04 19:01:37 UTC

Bestie - I'm not looking forward to life in CHI without you but am so grateful for our friendship and collaboration over the years. Save me a seat in Detroit, you know I'll be there soon ;)

Brianna

Destination: Detroit

2023-05-04 19:10:53 UTC

You know my favorite memory! When I called you with the offer to join McKinsey as a Chicago EA! We had multiple conversations leading up to that call and I'm not sure who was more excited...I am so happy for you and Jeremy to start your new adventure in Ann Arbor and maybe we will run into each when I visit Detroit one day again! ~ Rachel

Michael!....Is there a Costco in Detroit? Gonna miss ya bud. -Niz

2023-05-04 19:11:35 UTC

2023-05-04 19:40:20 UTC

Thanks for being awesome Michael! The office won’t be the same without you (and your incredible baked goods) - Chris Esch

Welcome to Detroit!

2023-05-04 21:05:30 UTC

Michael, it goes without saying that you have left your mark on the Chicago office. You have developed so many meaningful relationships and have been such a big part of the EA/OS community. I know that you will be greatly missed!

HOWEVER, I am so excited to welcome you to the Detroit family! We cannot wait to see you in our office and be a part of your next adventure in the Firm. ~Sara

Good Luck!

2023-05-05 03:29:55 UTC

Michael! First and foremost a part of you will always be in Chicago as long as my office stays the way it is! Thank you again for that! Have fun in Detroit, I was just with Aaron Aboagye, he is a great friend and I am sure it will be fun! Satya

We'll miss you!

2023-05-05 13:25:21 UTC

Michael - I'm so sad you will be leaving the Chicago office, but so excited for you on your new journey (and so happy you will be staying with McK!). You are a wonderful colleague and the CHI team just won't be the same without you!! Hopefully I will see you in the Detroit office sometime soon! ~Katie Smith

See you soon!

zacharyali — 2023-05-05 14:23:42 UTC

Bestie Michael, I am so sad to hear that you are leaving us for Michigan! You have played such an amazingly supportive and outgoing part in my life. I quite literally wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you. While I am so sad to see you go, I know that you'll always be a train ride away. Good luck on your next chapter, and I'll see you next month for T A Y L O R S W I F T !!!!!!!!!!
<3 Zach Ali

Back to the Mitten...

2023-05-05 14:59:55 UTC

Enjoy your time in Ypsi and can't wait to find out which Coney you'll be loyal to once you're settled. Look forward to continuing our Slack banter, enabling each other on compulsive purchases, and hearing about your new memories in the DET office as well as back in Michigan with Jeremy :) -Christine

NOOOOO

2023-05-05 15:49:14 UTC

Michael! I'm so sad to see you go! I don't know how I would've made it as an EA without you. I'm so happy for our friendship and can't wait to see what you do for Detroit! (side note, I am tied to Learning in DET so let's collab). When can I come over and take over your apartment, btw? LOVE YOU SO MUCH POOKIE! -Ang

You are a star!

2023-05-05 17:54:23 UTC

Chicago is losing an absolute gem! You bring so much joy into everyone's life who meets you. You are contagiously positive and Detroit will be an even better place because you are there. Selfishly we dont want you to go but I couldn't be more excited for you. I'll see you in Ann Arbor! Crissy Fucigna

Best wishes, warmest regards!

2023-05-05 21:53:22 UTC

Michael - best wishes for you on your adventures in your new city! I am sorry you are leaving Chicago -- you are certainly a treasure around here...Detroit is lucky to be getting you! You will be missed around the office, as will be your baking skills! I wish you all the best in your new digs and glad you will still be around via Slack. Best of luck -- Chris Lazauskas

Bon Voyage!

2023-05-08 16:41:04 UTC

Wishing you all the very best on your adventures! No doubt CHI will be missing the warm and brilliant person you - a whole on our team for sure. Hope Detroit knows how lucky they are! - Megan Haynes

They are lucky to have you!

2023-05-08 18:13:30 UTC

I wanted to take a moment to send my best wishes to your exciting new chapter! I have no doubt that you will make a positive impact with your new team as you have been with us. They are lucky to have a peer who is dedicated, hardworking and just a cool person all around. I will miss seeing you around the office but I am excited to hear about your new adventures and achievements. I look forward to staying in touch. Wishing you all the best! - Yvette Petropoulos

Best wishes, Michael!

2023-05-08 18:53:01 UTC

Michael, your invaluable assistance will not be forgotten. While it is unfortunate to bid your farewell, I'm also thrilled for the new opportunites await you. May your future endeavours be prosperous

Helen

2023-05-08 19:45:54 UTC

I am going to miss you Michael! You are going to do wonderful in Detroit! Thank you for always lending a helping hand and advice - truly means a lot!

Haley

You're the best!

2023-05-08 19:46:09 UTC

Wishing you much luck and lots of joy at your new office you'll soon call home. The Detroit office is lucky to have you. So glad we will still continue to work closely together!! xoxo -- Sandra Sprague

Lucky mitten

2023-05-08 21:39:45 UTC

Michael, it's been an absolute pleasure getting to know you. If you have to leave us, I'm glad you're headed to the second best state. :) Michigan is lucky to have you. Stay in touch. -Pamela Carpenter

2023-05-09 13:26:17 UTC

Michael, we are all going to miss you so much! You are such a wonderful person and bring so much happiness to the office. Detroit is a very lucky office to be gaining you! I hope you have an awesome time in your next venture! I hope you visit us often. Shannon Corcoran

Michael - we love you!!!

2023-05-09 13:32:03 UTC

Congrats on your move to Michigan! Remember, your Chicago family is only a lake away :)

You are Amazing!

2023-05-09 16:29:34 UTC

Will miss all the trolls and your positive attitude! Hope to see you around! This place has a way of bringing people together!

Carlos

Ay Michael, I'm going to miss you so much! Thank you for always being there for me. I am thankful and grateful to have met such a kind soul. I wish you nothing but the best with this new and exciting adventure. You are going to do great in DET!

2023-05-09 17:18:58 UTC

Lali

Chicago will miss you!

2023-05-09 19:01:38 UTC

We are so excited for your future in Detroit and know you will add so much energy, value and will have a significant impact on our team there. We are very lucky to keep you in the MW family!

Tracey

Congrats on your next adventure! You'll obviously be missed dearly! Thank you for always being kind, honest, and a joy to be around. Thankful to have gotten to know you this past year plus and excited to visit Ann Arbor some time! - Danielle

2023-05-09 23:41:48 UTC

2023-05-10 15:10:41 UTC

I am so happy for you & Jeremy, and starting this new chapter in your lives!! It's a very exciting time!
With that of course, comes leaving the office and life you know and love here in Chicago. Just know your absence will be felt by all. You made an incredible mark on this office and everyone here.
Detroit is so incredibly lucky to have such a phenomenal EA, amazing baker, and just an all around wonderful person joining their team. I cannot wait to hear about all the great things you're going to do up there.
Miss you, already! Brenda

2023-05-10 17:16:37 UTC

^{1. It was really hard to pick out a good meme for this haha
2. Best of luck on your newest adventure! Clearly all of Chicago will miss you
<3 Kate}

Lucky Detroit office!!

2023-05-10 19:40:30 UTC

Michael, coming into the office without the hopes of bumping into you will not be the same! Your positive energy and quirky likes (trolls and scary baby) will be so missed. Just thinking of these 2 things makes me smile! :) Sitting next to you has been the most enjoyable times in all my 24 years at McK. I'm supposed to be the one with all the years of experience but I truly learned so much from you every day. I thank you for all the laughs, the sometimes serious discussions, the holiday desk decorations, your wise wisdom but most of all your FRIENDSHIP!!! My best to you dear friend and to Jeremy as you both start this new chapter together in Detroit (again, lucky Detroit office)!! Susan V

We will miss you!!

2023-05-10 20:33:34 UTC

Michael,

I am so thankful for your friendship over the years! We quickly bonded and I am so grateful to have always had you around to chat with and help me with my millions of questions. From our days of decorating goose and drinking wa-wa, to now being EA colleagues – you have helped me grow so much. I truly appreciate all of the advice, mentoring, and laughs you’ve provided me with over the last 5(!) years. I will miss you so much, but cannot wait to see you thrive in your home state! ~LYLAS~

Michael! Sad to loose you, DET is lucky to get you! I wish you all the best on your next adventure! You need to make friends with Kristin Altenburg, Kanika Holt, Anne Schoen , Ali Talbot, Ricci Luken and Mindy MacGriff in DET! We'll always have Parlor Pizza! <3 Adriana

2023-05-10 20:34:03 UTC

Pure Michigan awaits!

2023-05-10 21:39:46 UTC

Congratulations on your next step!! Chicago will miss you, but we will always be here. You will bring so much energy, amazing treats, and an army of trolls for every occasion to Detroit! They aren't ready! It has been great getting to know you over these years and cannot wait to see how you completely conquer what is next :)
Best - Meghan

I can't imagine not seeing your friendly face and I miss you already. I love my trolls and am happy I have them on my desk to remind me of you! -Gail

2023-05-11 17:23:16 UTC

2023-05-12 14:59:56 UTC

Michael this is going to be a wonderful adventure! congratulations on the new chapter, im looking forward to hearing so many fun stories of the new place & the new office. We are going to miss you and the light and love you brough into the office. Detroit is so so lucky to have you. i will miss you so much. Promise to still be tornado buddies accross the pond? <3 Michell H

zacharyali — 2023-05-12 17:07:27 UTC

I'll miss seeing you, Michael. I'm just glad you're not leaving McKinsey so we can stay in touch. You're such a phenomenal EA, but an even greater human being. I've loved our times together, and I hope we talk more soon. Best of luck in Detroit, and to Jeremy. You'll be missed! - Sandy Borglum

zacharyali — 2023-05-12 17:07:50 UTC

Michael, you are our "answer man" here in Chicago, what will we do without you? Good thing you are only a slack away. We will miss you! Also, miss your incredible baking. Detroit is in for a special treat having you join their team. a often. Sharon

zacharyali — 2023-05-12 17:08:06 UTC

Hi Michael. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your support and training during my onboarding. I wish you the best of luck in Detroit! Helen Cain

Best of luck in Detroit!! It's been a pleasure working with you :-)

2023-05-12 18:12:45 UTC

Tabatha

Best Wishes in Michigan!

2023-05-12 18:18:43 UTC

I'll miss our kikis and dealing with people slamming the doors of nearby offices. Best wishes in Michigan!
-Ryan

Michael, My partner in all things spooky. You are a bright light and this place won't be the same without you. Please keep telling me what scary movies and shows I need to watch! Detroit is so very lucky to have you. - Jenn

2023-05-12 18:22:57 UTC

Auf Wiedersehen!

2023-05-12 18:26:27 UTC

Just as I told you this morning Michael, it's been an absolute pleasure working "side by side" with you and watching you grow to the top of your game as an EA. Your friendship, kindness and easy-going demeanor has always had a calming effect on anyone around you. I know you will continue to carry Chicago in your heart as you take your place in the Detroit office. They are very fortunate to have you!
You will be missed!!

All the BEST - Love 'ya!
Joanne

Michael, saying that you will be missed is an understatement! You always know how to brighten anyone's day and are always so helpful. You've made my time at McK a wonderful one so far and I am SO sad you're leaving the Chicago office! Wishing you and Jeremy the best on your new adventure! We love you <3

2023-05-12 18:32:54 UTC

2023-05-12 18:34:20 UTC

Dear Michael,
I'm going to miss you so very much!! Chicago will not be the same without you! You bring so much joy to our lives! I cherish our friendship so much, I'm so lucky to have such an amazing friend in my life! I will definitely be coming to visit you. I wish you all the best in your next adventure. Love you Michael! xoxo

Love,
Adriel

Thank you!

2023-05-12 19:39:25 UTC

Michael - You have been an invaluable part of the office and such a great person. I will always remember you bringing my computer to me at my house when I was sick. Detroit is lucky to have you! Keep in touch! Elizabeth

Michael: Chicago will miss you! You have contributed so much to our community and have helped to make Chicago what it is today. Thank you! Detroit is super lucky to have you! Please come visit us often!! All the best, Tom

2023-05-12 20:30:16 UTC

2023-05-12 21:06:36 UTC

Michael, what a shock when I heard we are losing you to Detroit. I am so excited for you (and for Detroit), but on a personal level I am so sorry to see you go.
You are an amazing professional and a great person - thank you for the chats and the laughs and thank you for reviving the Monchichi! :)
If you need anything, you know where to find me! All the best to you! Servus! Sabine