Farewell AWS
The author reflects on their departure from AWS, expressing gratitude for the support received from colleagues. They share fond memories and lessons learned from various coworkers during their four-year tenure. The post serves as a farewell and acknowledgment of the relationships built at the company.
- ▪The author was surprised by the positive response to their post about being fired from AWS.
- ▪They express appreciation for the friendships and professional growth experienced during their time at the company.
- ▪The author highlights specific colleagues and the impact they had on their career and personal development.
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AWS Farewell AWS May 29, 2026 13 minute read Wow. I really didn’t expect my post about being fired from AWS to get as much traction as it did, but verklempt doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings. The outpouring of support on LinkedIn was humbling, and the fact someone posted it on Hacker News and that it hit number one, however briefly, allowed me to check off a bucket list item. I don’t have a screenshot of that but I do have the email from my hosting provider warning me about a spike in traffic. (grin) I didn’t even really want to write that post, but my mild OCD wouldn’t let me skip it since I did a two year and a three year anniversary post. Gotta be consistent.
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