UPDATE…LOL…

UPDATE…LOL…
Yes, I'm a bit behind and haven't really kept you up to date since I briefly described my first work week at ROCKEFELLER (FEIX…still cracks me up inside).
Sooooo, I still have the job and it's still just as challenging as it was when contract negotiations began last October ;-)
The team has grown even closer together and I've been able to perceive an incredible amount of positive change. But the real highlight was my daily commutes by tram, S-Bahn and on foot through Berlin, since I had to go all the way to Ahrensfelde. I'll skip describing the reasons why my departure was delayed by almost 3 weeks, but I don't want to withhold the triggers in bullet points:
- new ERP implemented
- mobile technology not delivered
- planning difficulties for apartment clearance
- scheduling of pickup service
- weather
And that should suffice, although there were and are of course other aspects that have repeatedly influenced my journey, currently influence it and will influence it in the future. Life, you know 😍
What I've experienced in these last weeks is unique for me so far, as I'm essentially riding a wave of love, peace, tolerance, openness, truth, respect, ….that motivates me, delights me and lets me stride through the world incredibly happy.
This includes the story of an elderly couple to whom I offered "my" bench seat on the S-Bahn, just as much as the junkie from Marzahn whose life changed at Warschauer Brücke for a touching wonderful moment (perhaps also for his future, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him), right up to an ex-Foreign Legionnaire who told me his emotional, intense story about his multi-year deployments in South America and East Africa. Apart from these 3 examples, there are similar stories that I got to experience daily and that moved me deeply.
If anyone's interested, let's chat ;-)
Where is this text leading? (Yes, for some it's already waaaay too long again…what can I say, either you have the leisure for understanding reading or you don't, your thing 😜 )
Finally, I want to let you share in the incredibly positive life situations I'm experiencing (here also my thanks again to @rieke for these wonderful lines, which show a perspective in a very apt and concise, especially "non-judgmental" way, that many people in my former environment often valued veeeery differently and/or still value, while they left, had to leave my "orbit"…) and which I've been learning to deal with. It was, it is all there: sadness about my "departure" and joy about my path!
I say THANK YOU to everyone who has communicated with me in the most diverse ways, who were and are part of my transformation process that has been ongoing for over a year ;-).
And to convey exemplarily what I'm writing about, here is the "assessment" from my boss, which shows me in such a humanly touching way that I'm no longer the combative warrior who provocatively (I'll leave out arrogant, presumptuous, know-it-all, …and all the other negative connotations that I've experienced in recent years 😁 ) on which I was shown an image of myself that I couldn't "imagine" myself, but am now ready to accept:
"Dear Iven, after four weeks of working together I would like to give you some personal feedback – even though this assessment is not entirely easy for me. Due to my accident and the ongoing sick leave, our time together in everyday work was unfortunately shorter than I would have wished. I have therefore only been able to experience you directly over a short period so far.
That's precisely why it's important for me to say how much the time we were actually able to work together impressed me.
What you contribute professionally is exceptional. Your depth in understanding complex topics, your

clarity of thought and your very precise way of analyzing stand out clearly. You grasp contexts quickly and bring in perspectives that go beyond what's expected. In several areas you are ahead of me professionally – and I don't see that as a given, but as a great enrichment. The exchange with you broadens my own perspective and challenges me in a very positive way.
Your way of addressing things is clear, direct and to the point – always respectful and impeccable. You say what needs to be said, without detours and without fuzziness. This straightforwardness creates clarity and trust and ensures that conversations retain substance.
Your presence is already having a positive effect on the team. The atmosphere in the room is livelier than ever. The conversations have become deeper professionally, discussions more focused and decisions more clearly prepared. There is noticeably more intellectual sharpness and structure in the exchange. You contribute to this in a remarkable way with your calm, professional and clear manner.
On a human level, I find you to be a great enrichment. Your manner is open, reliable and respectful. With you, people know where they stand – and precisely this clarity creates trust and stability in working together.
If I may say so quite personally: For me, you are professionally and personally a 10 out of 10. I am grateful that you are part of our journey, and I very much look forward to further collaboration and to everything we will develop together and learn from each other. With great respect and genuine appreciation!"
Am I grateful? Absolutely, as this personal "assessment" was neither expected nor set as a goal by me. TRANSFORMATION is running…not only on the "OUTSIDE," but, or perhaps especially on the INSIDE! Apparently because it's "due," supposed to be "due"!?
SO, enough content and text have been completed, material for conversation and questions is available and after a wonderful day at and with Tine (Happy Birthday continuing) + Björnski, along with kids and mother-in-law, it's time for me to settle down, let the day fade, just as I will also move on tomorrow, after my workday…to Zerbst, to my birth city.
Thank you to those who have said goodbye to me so far, because I'm looking forward to all those with whom this still lies ahead ;-)
Yes, there are a few more photos here following this text…
I wish all of you who are part of this journey of mine a wonderful course of the evening, a peaceful and restful night, and tomorrow a joyful awakening! Make the "BEST" of it, it's worth it…especially for the "OTHERS"!
GOOD NIGHT, ME