Windows 7 Home Premium blog ode-to-an-awesome-moon

Well, you all saw Zo"e’s post yesterday,Windows 7 Home Premium, and I'm sure your heart-felt responses meant a whole good deal to her. It’s extremely sad for all of us back here in Microsoft Recruiting to see her go, but we also know she’s moving on to a new and exciting job that will enable her to advance her skills and experience …. And it’s all about building that resume, no? ;-) On a personal note though, it’s really hard for me to say good-bye. While Zo"e and I both worked in the same building and department for a few years, I never really got to know her until we landed on the same team together about 16 months ago. And I have to tell you that I was very intimidated to be working with the great Zo"e Goldring. Zo"e had already built a reputation as a no-nonsense, go-for-the-gold type of gal, and I think others in our department would agree that mention of her name brought with it a sense of respect and admiration. But then I got to know Zo"e. And she was ever bit as smart and driven as I had heard. But she was also super funny. And super creative. And super friendly. And super, super passionate about making a difference and shaking things up a bit. As she leaves the company, I hope she knows how very much that humor, creativity, openness, and passion for change has shaped not only our department but also *your* perception of Microsoft and its recruiting organization. *That’s* impact. While it’s hard for me to say good-bye to Zo"e as a Microsoft employee, I understand I’ve made a great friend, and I’m sure our collaborations, in some form or another, will continue. I wish her all the success in the world, and I invite her to continue posting comments on our entries. Don’t be a stranger! gretchen