Remember remember the 20th of October :'(

I think a greater sadness is felt when nothing is said. I didn't say goodbye to anyone today. Am I just trying to delay the inevitable? Telling myself that I'll see everyone again in the Chemmat dinner or Claire's Guy Fawkes? Parting is indeed, such sweet sorrow. I leave with words of wisdom, from Rob, a figure who I would like to think of as a Grandad (because he's older than my dad).

"Everybody gets to go home at the end of the day.
Safety is always #1.
Remember why the Hazop process was invented.
If it feels wrong it probably is.
If you don't know whether it feels right or wrong ask for help.
Ask if you don't understand.
Ask to verify if you think you do understand.
Don't stay if safety is not a priority.
Tell your boss about ethical issues.

Think of the engineering fundamentals.
Good simplifying assumptions and hand calculations are helpful.
Computers are sometimes useful.
Computers are sometimes dangerous.
Engineering is only part of the answer.

Try to produce more with the plant you have got.
Try to use less energy to produce the same amount of product.
Reliability and availability are critical.
Good housekeeping improves safety and reliability.
Under promise and over deliver.
Add value to your employer (at least 10* your salary/yr).
Most new ideas don't work.
Continue to develop new ideas.

You rent your behaviour not your soul.
Be happy, or seek alternative employment.
A high standard of performance is expected of you by the public.
Get to know the people you work with including their families.
Don't burn your bridges, the wheel turns.
Treat others with dignity and respect.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Make the folks who work for you successful.
Find a mentor and listen to them.

Accept new challenges.
Fossil fuels and CO2 will be critical during your careers.
Remember your grandchildren will have grandchildren.
You will be the bosses when critical decisions are faced.
Renewables are the way of the future.
Biological processes take time and love.
Governments may have to “Mandate” outcomes.
Success and progress is normally a series of small steps.

Economics are useful to rank options but are not the only criteria."