So there it is. The bomb has dropped. I am shortly going to be leaving Standard Bank to join the wonderful world of Quirk eMarketing as an account manager in their Johannesburg office.
I suppose I have some explaining to do, don’t I?
Let me start by saying that leaving the bank was not an easy decision to make. I still love the brand, the people and the culture. I just have that little thing that Shakespeare called “Vaulting ambition” and I honestly think I’m too nuts for a big corporate. The various agencies I have worked with during my time at the bank have always said I’m more of an agency person than a bank person and I guess I’ve started listening to them.
Of all the agencies out there, the one that has really captured my attention is Quirk. They seem to have the same values as me, their achievements are simply mind-blowing and I am nothing if not “quirky”. So it almost seemed pre-ordained that they were looking for an account manager in their Joburg office at the same time I was looking to be an account manager at an eMarketing agency… And to work at Quirk is not an opportunity you pass up.
So that is it then – I will officially become a QuirkStar on the 14th of April. I will most likely sob my heart out on my last day at Standard Bank, the things I have learned and the connections I have made in the past 2 years have been invaluable and I have so many people to thank.
But that does not believe I am not super duper UBER excited about joining Rob Stokes and his amazing team. I am so excited I can hardly sit still!
I’M GONNA BE A QUIRKSTAR!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!
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Tags: Quirk, Rob Stokes, Standard Bank
March 9th, 2009 at 16:08
W00t!
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Congrats (again), Goosey…
Liberating being able to gush it out, huh?
March 9th, 2009 at 16:08
Congrats Chicken! I’d draw a celebratory Scroobl if I had the time!
March 9th, 2009 at 16:09
That sounds like oh so much more fun than working for a large Corp. Super jealous
March 9th, 2009 at 16:09
That is amazing news! You are probably going to have an absolute blast there. You also get to work with my brother! Congrats Heidi!
March 9th, 2009 at 16:12
Just reminding you, you promised not to forget me when you’re big
Congratulations amigo.
March 9th, 2009 at 16:12
Look forward to having you join us! Even though I’m down in Cape Town..
March 9th, 2009 at 16:21
Congrats Heidi! That’s awesome news … the Quirk Team are lucky to have you on board
March 9th, 2009 at 16:34
Hey, congrats that is super exciting- 2 yrs is solid for any job and having ambition is wonderful, a win on both counts. You go girl, geekmommie
March 9th, 2009 at 16:35
wow! thanks for all the awesome comments guys! you’ve made me even more excited!
March 9th, 2009 at 16:36
Welcome to the Quirk team Heidi – from the bunch of nutters at Quirk UK.
March 9th, 2009 at 16:42
Now I understand why you were SO positive about Rob during your twitter session at the congress last week hahahaha
Have fun, I know you will. I have never worked with Rob, I met him a few times though and I would love to go back to Cape Town as well, but hey … somebody needs to stay in the Netherlands
cheers Richard
March 9th, 2009 at 16:47
Welcome Heidi!
Really looking forward having some fun in the QuirkStation!
Ps: I see you scared of clowns… hmmm… http://thinkexist.com/quotation/to_me-clowns_aren-t_funny-in_fact-they-re_kind_of/212358.html
March 9th, 2009 at 16:59
Shobedowap dee dee doo wap … I am so happy
Girl, Welcome on-board the Quirk Express, its going to be legendary.
March 9th, 2009 at 18:21
Welcome Heidi!
Killer to have you on board the StarShip Quirk!
Come and visit the Cape Town QuirkStation soon, telephones are lame….
PS: To actually understand Yasin’s comment above you have to imagen him doing a little dance during the “Shobedowap dee dee doo wap” part
March 9th, 2009 at 20:40
Congratulations Heidi! All the best with your new challenges. I’m sure Std Bank will be even sadder to lose you.
March 9th, 2009 at 20:48
Bah!.. Traitor that is all I have to say! ..
On a serious note like @nickjackson said ..don’t forget you promised not to forget us when you are big
Congratz! *Big happy jumping around dance for you*
March 9th, 2009 at 22:30
Awesomeness! You can get to dress all quirky and wear your Batgirl and Little Ms Twitter tshirts. Enjoy the lesser traffic but don’t lose your gym routine!
March 10th, 2009 at 07:03
CONGRATS!
March 10th, 2009 at 14:38
Hey Heidi,
Congrats on getting the job! I was also involved in the selection process, unfortunately I didn’t make the final cut! All the best – who knows, maybe some day I will be joining you
March 10th, 2009 at 17:36
Thank goodness for your blog. It gives me something to read in traffic. Congrats sister! Uber proud of you! Fly goose fly up with the eagles!
March 10th, 2009 at 17:45
@Kat, Daniel, Nic, Yasin & Tim… Thank you! I’m really looking forward to meeting all of you. I dont come to CT or London very often but I guess that will have to change…
@Rozz I will miss working with you more than you will ever know my awesome twin-friend. Hooray for Skype!
@RobD Hectic – sorry you didn’t get the job but I’m really glad I did!
Hopefully you will join me soon.
@Simone LOL, I dont think I could drop the gym routine with you around to kick me into shape!
March 10th, 2009 at 19:55
Hey Hey! Awesome news goose! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and learn a lot – well done you!
March 11th, 2009 at 07:14
Congrats Heids, we are all so proud of you, and know you will be great!
March 11th, 2009 at 08:43
Congrats sister! Very proud of you! Well done.
I know you will be the “Star” at Quirk!
Groete vir Sproete
PIER’s
March 11th, 2009 at 14:42
@Romy (your sister), @Daphne, @Phil Yay! Thanks for commenting family! Your support means so much to me!
March 11th, 2009 at 15:49
Cool, so you’ll inspire me to eat clean and I’ll inspire you to keep up the gymming. After all, we now both have Batperson t-shirts from Mr Price to fit into!
March 12th, 2009 at 10:56
Nice work my Goose.
You’re going rock out