the displaced texan

The following post is an open letter I sent to my FedEx colleagues this afternoon. MC

It’s hard to believe that after four years at FedEx, the next couple of hours will be my last.  Even though I’m leaving FedEx, I’m finding that FedEx will never leave me.  It’s been an honor to serve with you all.

When I look back on my career at FedEx I’ll think of cold tarmacs, the screaming engines of an MD-11 and the smell of Jet-A at 2 am during Peak.  I’ll think of sort facilities, writing and rewriting web content, selling the blogosphere and mornings at Starbucks and lunches at Blue Coast Burrito.  I’ll think of conducting media interviews and getting so excited about what is being discussed I paid more attention to the FedEx executive rather than properly staffing the call—as long as everything being discussed was legally approved. J

The time spent with each of you is something that I will remember and value throughout my professional career.   I’ve had the luxury of not only working with great colleagues, but with friends.  I hope I don’t lose those friendships as I move on, but with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, my blog and email (mattceni@gmail.com) I’m sure I won’t.  Thank you for making mine and my family’s time here in Memphis and with FedEx enjoyable and so productive.

In the Bible, water is a symbol of healing, renewal and strength.  For a Texan moving out of the Lone Star State to Memphis, this was a daunting adventure.  But the muddy waters of the Mississippi and the community we found on the other side of the river provided my family with healing, renewal and strength—and for those reasons I thank you and will miss you.

Best,
MC