From the beginning of my first official day at HP I have met some pretty incredible people. There are people from the "old-school" and people from the "new-school", and it's safe to say that with their help we've encountered few challenges in our day to day work.
The one thing that strikes me is that the majority of people respond to emails at all hours of the day and night, and they're always willing to help. People like Jean, for example, always respond to requests and will go above and beyond the call of duty to help out.
I first met Jean in New York, and we actually flew back on the same plane back to California. It struck me as odd that she's a spitting image of someone that I know very well -- and it felt as if I've known her much longer than I actually have.
Jean is a fine lady, she was key in helping organize the HP New York event, and she's also helping me with some smaller stuff in Cupertino. Last night I received an enthusiastic email from Jean about one of the things we're working on -- and by the tone of her email you'd never know that in October she had a Lumpectomy, and as early as November 20th she went through some chemotherapty. You can't even describe the level of dedication and loyalty displayed by her -- talk about inspirational.
That said, if you know Jean, I would encourage you to pay her a visit while she's at work (until she takes six months off from the 20th of December), and wish her well on her road to recovery. If you don't know Jean, she has posted a blog over here called "Jean My Journey to Wellness" -- I'm sure she would appreciate any words of encouragement as well.
Jean, I'm sure everyone at work is looking forward to you returning quickly! ...and my open invitation to the world of cycling is on, I think you'll love it.
The one thing that strikes me is that the majority of people respond to emails at all hours of the day and night, and they're always willing to help. People like Jean, for example, always respond to requests and will go above and beyond the call of duty to help out.
I first met Jean in New York, and we actually flew back on the same plane back to California. It struck me as odd that she's a spitting image of someone that I know very well -- and it felt as if I've known her much longer than I actually have.
Jean is a fine lady, she was key in helping organize the HP New York event, and she's also helping me with some smaller stuff in Cupertino. Last night I received an enthusiastic email from Jean about one of the things we're working on -- and by the tone of her email you'd never know that in October she had a Lumpectomy, and as early as November 20th she went through some chemotherapty. You can't even describe the level of dedication and loyalty displayed by her -- talk about inspirational.
That said, if you know Jean, I would encourage you to pay her a visit while she's at work (until she takes six months off from the 20th of December), and wish her well on her road to recovery. If you don't know Jean, she has posted a blog over here called "Jean My Journey to Wellness" -- I'm sure she would appreciate any words of encouragement as well.
Jean, I'm sure everyone at work is looking forward to you returning quickly! ...and my open invitation to the world of cycling is on, I think you'll love it.
2 blogger comments:
Hope she gets better:)
Jean will be delighted with continuing contacts during her time away especially during this season.
Please tell her we will be keeping her in our thoughts here just off the shores of Georgian Bay (can't afford waterfront) where the temp is a balmy +8 C. and the snow has gone for the moment...though the skiers and others anticipate its return soon.
Peace - Love - Joy
Bob
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