Super-Duper Wacky n' Tacky Euro Adventure

последний день в работе (posledniy den v rabote)

Yes it has arrived and today is my last day in work. What is it about Moscow that makes the time just pass way too freaking quickly? Well, no use complaining about it, just gotta enjoy it while you can.

And speaking of enjoying oneself, it seems to be a Russian specialty. Since starting here about two and a half months ago, there have been at least three going away parties for co-workers. This tradition isn't so foreign except for a couple of reasons. First of all. There is alcohol. As I was informed, it isn't like this at all Russian firms (that not the Ernst and Young way!) but it seems to be the norm here. As I speak, the company's driver is out getting "supplies." Second of all, the attitude isn't so much "it's great that your moving on and I want to throw a party to commend you" but more "you're moving on and you're going to buy me beer and pizza to show your appreciation for the firm." Oh boy. Well, that was an interesting proposition for a lowly intern earning, well, not that much. So I was both dreading and looking forward to today throughout this past week. While looking into buying supplies today, however, I learned that our amazing secretary was already "all over that shit," as they say in the states. She had sent out a driver to pick up supplies and wasn't even fully aware that it was my last day. This tells me two things: 1) Something else is happening. The company just doesn't throw parties like this on a whim. 2) I don't have to go broke! She told me to just buy a cake and I'll be golden. As to what else is happening, I think my boss just got promoted to director of the Moscow office. But don't tell anyone I said that, I think they're supposed to find out in a couple of hours.

Anyway, it is a sad last day, and yes, I am using part of it to update my blog. But hey, I rarely update anyway, so I don't feel so bad. I already spent the better part of the morning getting a project done that was due "an hour ago" at the time it was handed to me. Enough work. It's time to kick back with some pizza and beer and reflect on what a great summer it has been.