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It’s time to say goodbye, as this columnist moves to pastures new and reflects on the careers she might have had

So first things first. After 19 years at this newspaper, I am moving on. In a few weeks’ time I will have a new desk, new colleagues and no idea where the loos are. This is a daunting prospect, but once I have established the location of said toilets I hope that fresh fun can begin.

Nineteen years is a long time to be doing one thing, but I have done many things ...