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Why I’m Leaving a Job I Love (The views and words expressed are my own and not those of the Companies mentioned, nor of any person or organization affiliated or doing business with them) It is no doubt that jaws dropped when I let everyone know on Monday that I’ve decided to leave Gladding, McBean. The years of working here have been filled with excitement, inspiration, and a lot of personal growth. It’s an established and wellknown fact that I love working at Gladding, McBean. It’s no exaggeration that I smile each and every time I am asked to describe what I do from friends and acquaintances. The enumeration of things that thrill me about my job and this company could get fairly longwinded. It is the core values. The customers and their brilliant minds. The inspiring team of talented individuals I work with in the office and across the country. The exceptional friendships I’ve made. The occasional free tshirt, umbrella, or water bottle. The opportunity to play a role in the restoration and preservation of some of our country and the world’s finest historic properties. Our customers often tell me how they love what we do but what’s more, they can tell that I truly love what I do, as well as my colleagues. So, it’s no doubt that you may be wondering why in the world I would be leaving a job that I love. I put this post together as a sort of explanation for my decision.

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Why I’m Leaving a Job I Love 

(The views and words expressed are my own and not those of the Companies mentioned, nor of any person or 

organization affiliated or doing business with them) 

 

It is no doubt that jaws dropped when I let everyone know on Monday that I’ve decided to leave 

Gladding, McBean.  The years of working here have been filled with excitement, inspiration, and a lot of 

personal growth.  It’s an established and well‐known fact that I love working at Gladding, McBean.  It’s 

no exaggeration that I smile each and every time I am asked to describe what I do from friends and 

acquaintances.   

The enumeration of things that thrill me about my job and this company could get fairly long‐

winded. It is the core values.  The customers and their brilliant minds. The inspiring team of talented 

individuals I work with in the office and across the country. The exceptional friendships I’ve made. The 

occasional free t‐shirt, umbrella, or water bottle. The opportunity to play a role in the restoration and 

preservation of some of our country and the world’s finest historic properties.   

Our customers often tell me how they love what we do but what’s more, they can tell that I 

truly love what I do, as well as my colleagues.  So, it’s no doubt that you may be wondering why in the 

world I would be leaving a job that I love.   I put this post together as a sort of explanation for my 

decision.  

 

 

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First, why am I leaving?  To put it as simply as I can, Gladding, McBean has delivered tenfold on 

the commitment that was made to me from day one as an employee.  I have been the direct beneficiary 

of the some great leadership.  I have been transformed, exponentially grown, learned, and further 

mastered what it was that I came to Gladding, McBean to do.   

On July 10th, I start my new role as the Purchasing Manager for a company whose name most of 

my network will recognize once I update my profile in July. I will be integral in heading the acquisitions 

and efforts to help this local company grow and continue to build homes, multi‐family housing, and 

urban redevelopments. The scope of the role and the opportunity to have a significant impact in an 

industry I have been in love with for over 13 years is something that is exciting for me.  

It is because of the commitments made to me by the outstanding leadership at Gladding, 

McBean that I will be leaving with my career on a considerably enhanced trajectory than when I arrived, 

and my cup of appreciation runneth over. 

  

Kayla M. Butler