The End of an Era

This morning, the Production Manager, Editor, two Graphic Designers and myself formally resigned our positions at the magazine I used to work for. Five people walked out the door at the same time.

I could never speak for the other employees who left, they all had their own agendas, goals and reasons, and I wish them all the best. For myself, it was strictly a matter of a difference in morals and ethics with the owner. His management style and future plans simply didn't line up with my philosophies and long-term career goals. He had his way; I had my way, and as it turned out, the two just could no longer work together.

The owner has his own opinions and his own set of morals, ethics and goals. He certainly has that right, and he must run his business and manage his employees according to those standards. I've come to terms with his thinking, and it just simply didn't line up with my own set of principles. (The last thing I'm doing is saying one of us was right and one of us was wrong.) It's just an extremely simple case of having a difference of opinion and outlook on life. Nothing more. I can completely accept that, and it's my sincere hope that he can as well.

This message certainly goes out to anyone I've worked with, and all the people who's lives have intersected with mine: thank you. The lessons I've learned from you and the wonderful times we've shared together will always be respected and appreciated. From the advertising clients to all my peers and coworkers, I wish you the absolute best in all you do. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you, laugh with you and find success with you.

Good luck in your endeavors, good luck in your business, and keep doing the wonderful jobs you are doing.

While I simply can't get on the same page with the owner's moral and ethical code—and I hope I never have to cross paths with him again for any reason—it's my ultimate hope that his heart is surely in the right place, and he will never let Knoxville down. He's the publisher and owner of a city magazine. I pray that he can rise up and give our community something very special.

I sincerely hope. Knoxville deserves it.

Goodbye CityView, and good luck.

I'm off to find new things.

-McClane