We love legendary goodbyes. Hollywood, in particular, does a great job romanticizing that last moment before anyone walks away from anything. Jack dying in freezing water and saying goodbye to his love in Titanic. Andy playing with his toys one last time before heading off to college in Toy Story 3. Tom Cruise with his mission statement and office meltdown in Jerry Macguire. Yes, there are plenty of legendary goodbyes in Hollywood, and they always involve lots of drama.
For some reason, movies were the first thing that came to my mind as I thought about how to share the announcement this week that I am leaving my role at Ogilvy after 8 great years. In that time, I have had the chance to work with dozens of brands to deliver social media, storytelling, and digital marketing strategy and advice. I helped start what has now become the world’s largest team of social media strategists, wrote two best selling books, and became a keynote speaker at events around the world. To say it has been fun and rewarding would be an understatement.
Still, 8 years is a long time – the longest I have ever worked anywhere in my career. And with the success of the book and plenty of new exciting opportunities knocking on the door … it was finally time to move on. Ogilvy has been an amazingly supportive organization – and I remain a huge fan of the people there and their work. I would hire them in a heartbeat. But for now I am enjoying the excitement of leaving, and choosing to do it without the legendary goodbye.
Instead, I’ll take my cue from the finale of one of the most popular sitcoms in television history: Seinfeld. After their last episode, they shared a highlight reel and then had the cast just walk away as Elaine says “see ya.” That’s how I always imagined leaving anywhere. Nothing long or complicated – just a simple “see ya.”
Sometimes the most exciting experiences in life don’t really need a lot of drama.
All the best. Wish good luck on your future aassignments 🙂
Congratulations, Rohit, can’t wait to see where you land next!
Congratulations, Rohit, and best of luck!
Congrats and all the best, Rohit –I look forward to seeing what’s next!
Congrats and best wishes, Rohit. And many many thanks for your great class. I learned a ton from you.
Congrats my friend. Looking forward to seeing what you are up to next!
All the best and do let me know what’s next or if I can be of help!
Congrats and good luck with your new adventure!
Exciting times! Whatever the next step I know it will be awesome!
Congratulations and I can’t wait to watch what’s next!
Congrats and best of luck with the new adventure. Always enjoy working with you and hope to again sometime. See you at SXSW I’m sure.
Congratulations, Rohit! I’m sure wherever you go next you will be incredibly successful.
Congratulations! The next move is sure to be your greatest career adventure! (Linda G’town class summer ’10)
Congratulations. The Future is Yours to Design.
Congratulations! I always wondered how you managed to work at an agency and do everything else you do! Very exciting that you get to run your own race:)
Congratulations from myself and the entire staff here at Soundview Executive Book Summaries. It was a pleasure working with you back in September – I hope our paths cross again in the future.
Wishing you the best in your next chapter! Congratulations
Best wishes in your new endeavor!!!
Best wishes, all the best for your endeavor..
Good luck Rohit – I am sure your colleagues will miss you. Looking forward to reading about your next chapter 🙂
Good luck
So excited for you, Rohit. It looks like this was a natural evolution for you and for once, nice guys finish first. Best of luck on your new opportunities!
Best to you in the next step of your journey.
All the best Rohit!!!! Looking forward to finding some common ground in the near future!!!
Best wishes Rohit.
Good luck, Rohit. There is no doubt that whatever you do will be blessed with success! Congratulations!
Wow, can’t wait to hear what’s next!