We met at the school gates all those years ago, and I asked Janet if she would be interested in a week’s trial to see how we got on. Neither of us could have imagined quite how our business would grow or where it would take us.
Some news is much harder to write than others, and this is one of those moments. After 15 years of working together, my business partner, Janet is retiring at the end of this month.
Over the past 15 years we have built something we are both incredibly proud of. She has been a fantastic partner and friend, and the business simply wouldn’t be what it is today without her. I know many of our customers will feel the same as I do.
Janet is one of those rare people who brings so much more than just hard work to a business. She is fair, dedicated and incredibly reliable. Working alongside her has been a real privilege. Deb and I will miss our. shared decisions, daily office therapy sessions and many laugh-out-loud moments more than she will know.
It’s with real sadness that we say goodbye but at the same time I couldn’t be happier for her. Retirement means she will have more time to spend with her family, grandson and many friends, and enjoy the busy social life she loves so much – something she absolutely deserves after so many years of hard work.
So THANK YOU JANET for 15 amazing years. You will be hugely missed in the office… BUT since you only live up the road, I am sure I will be popping in regularly for a natter and a sneaky afternoon gin!
Cathy & Deb x
