A Message from Bug: Stepping Down from Staff
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Hi everyone, I have some important news to share. I spent a lot of time in 2021 reflecting on how Subeta fits into my life now, and I realized it's no longer what's right for me at this time. I am leaving my staff position and will no longer be helping out behind-the-scenes at Subeta. I might help out again in the future, or I might not.
This was a tough decision, and for the longest time not one I believed I'd ever make - because Subeta had come into my life like a miracle, and for a few years was exactly what I needed.
I joined Subeta when I was 21 years old and going through a very dark time. I was a depressed college dropout, lost and unemployed, and playing Subeta helped me get through. I loved what the game had to offer, and it gave me something fun and positive to look forward to every day. I still remember how welcomed I felt when I joined, as well - everyone was so helpful and generous to me, and I was just a newbie!
I joined staff when I was 22, and I'm so grateful for the ways I was able to give back, bring joy to the community and help Subeta with its needs in turn. It's hard to describe what an amazing (and formative!) experience it's been to code for Subeta. Unlike so many corporate spaces, this workplace accommodated my needs and had my back in ways that matter. Meanwhile, I got to work with and befriend some of the coolest people ever, and I got to write code that I cared about, that challenged me and made people happy. I can't put into words how much Subeta has helped me grow as both a coder and a person.
I'm now 26, and I'm in a much different place in life than I was 5 years ago. My needs and situation have changed dramatically, and I want to free up my time to pursue other avenues in my life - and other places where I can make a positive difference.
Subeta's community is full of the loveliest people, and that has remained true throughout the years I've been here. I'll always appreciate the way you all helped me heal and grow. Wherever I go from here, I'll continue to carry all the good that Subeta's shown me, and do my best to pay it forward.
Thank you for everything!
Love,
- Bug <3
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Well dang! Sad for us, But awesome for you!! I pray you find what you need going forward and good luck in what ever you choose to do next!!
I'm shocked, but your decision is very understandable. Thank you for your kindness, help and support!
Appreciate you for all you have done for the site and you as a person as well. Thank you for being here and wishing you the best in your future ventures!
You gotta do what is best for you. I wish you ALL the luck in the world and all the happiness that goes along with it. Enjoy your new adventure in life.
I think I might actually cry.
You are going to be so very missed, but real life always has to come first. I hope you’re able to achieve your dreams!
i'm so sad you'll be stepping down but so excited for you to pursue some new endeavors. good luck, bug! you're going to kick ass no matter what you work on. thank you so much for everything you've done for subeta and for being such a friendly face.
you'll certainly be missed, bug! i remember talking to you in your early days of joining the site and i loved your enthusiasm for the site, and i'm sad to see you go from staff.... but i wish you all the luck in your future ventures and hope everything continues to grow from here.
quitting - non-cw version. sp and csc accepted. - it&;s finally happening: the ufa-ening.
We are going to miss you but I totally understand. Thank you for all you have done for all of us over the years!!! I wish you the best in life!! ❤
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Thank you for everything you've done, Bug! While it's sad to see you go, I wish you well with your future endeavors!
I hope the best for you Bug! I'm also very sad you'll be stepping down though, I support your decision and wish you the best in whatever direction you go in!
I am sure there are more people than you can even begin to imagine that appreciate everything you have done for this site! <3 I am one of those people.
I wish you all the best in your new adventures.
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Thank you for all you’ve done for the site. It’s hard to see one of the most well known BTS employees go. You will be missed but I do wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Thank you for all you've done for the site! I wish you the best in your future endeavors. :)
thank u and good luck in ur future endeavors. :)
All the best to you !! You've been a wonder for the site. I hope you have fun pursuing your dreams.
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Sad to see you go, but very glad to hear that you're doing well!
I remember when I first started seeing you pop up helping folks in the Profile and Graphics discussion forums with coding and when you became staff a little while later, I knew you were gonna do great things for the site. Your passion always showed, and your positive impact was definitely felt by me and many others! Feels like it was just yesterday when you first joined, but instead it's been five years (and unfortunately I was on hiatus for some of them)!
You're gonna do stellar things!! ✨
