I have left jobs, lost jobs, ran from jobs and wanted different jobs, but I am not sure I am happy about leaving this job. I am leaving my AmeriCorps position in Elkins West Virginia to move on to my final year as an AmeriCorps to a smaller town called Phillipi, West Virginia. After two years serving in the community of Elkins, I would have thought this move would be easier. It’s not easy…… and I am not accustom to leaving work that I enjoy and feel passionate about. AmeriCorps has been wonderful to me and I have learned to love my community and state even more because of the work I do.
It is the people that I hate to leave… they have opened their homes and hearts to me and I spent two years learning in the shadow of giants. Most of them are under dogs, scrappy hard fighters who have never had a easy time of livinging in the mountains of Appalachia. Most work long hours often on bugets that outsiders would never be able to open a door with. They make due, they know how to stretch a dollar and work past dark for little pay. It is not easy to carve out a new future from the dark wooded mountains of West Virginia’s past, but they move forward. The community of Elkins is a strong, proud group of people who love as hard as they work.
I will say goodbye the 8th of Feb and take a much need rest before I move on to a smaller more remote community. I am excited and hopeful that I can help another community bring to life their dreams for a brighter future. I can only hope that this move will be just as rewarding as my years in this mountain town.
So as my far well approaches I thought I would share some of my favorite photos of
Elkins and the people who made my term so wonderful.
West Virginia Mountain Mama 
Best of luck in the new job. 🙂
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Thanks Bruce, I am exited and know that the town I am going to really needs my help and that makes the transition so much easier. I it is nice to know that I can leave Elkins in good hands and move to place that can use the support.
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good luck
On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 4:48 PM, West Virginia Mountain Mama wrote:
> jolynnpowers posted: ” I have left jobs, lost jobs, ran from jobs and > wanted different jobs, but I am not sure I am happy about leaving this job. > I am leaving my AmeriCorps position in Elkins West Virginia to move on to > my final year as an AmeriCorps to a smaller t” >
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Thanks so much. I am sure to learn tons more while at the Barbour County Community Development Authority.
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I’m sure it will be hard to leave, but I’m also sure you will do good work in Phillipi. Good luck JoLynn.
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Thanks Dan, I think I will fun once I get everything changed over…… You know new business cards, new email, new phone ect ect.
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Even when we are ready for it changes are hard. Wishing you all the best in your new position.
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Thank you so much Diana. I am getting excited about a vacation I think I need one
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Just stumbled on your blog and was happy to see some familiar faces. I hope you enjoy Philippi–it’s a cool little town. Be sure to get to know the library Judy Larry. She’s a real powerhouse for her town and library.
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Granny Su… thanks so much for stopping in to visit. I have to say I have missed see you around the many towns I stop into these days but thanks for the advice I will take time to get to know Judy. I have always made libraries one of my favorite places!
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