Too Much Heat in the Kitchen

'I don't envy my successor'

Those were the words of exiting Boston Police Commissioner, Kathleen O’Toole. There used to be a saying that “When the going gets rough, the tough get going,” but in this situation the saying has been given a new meaning. Ms. O’Toole, the “get going” in this quote means to step things up, to roll up the sleeves and work harder; it doesn’t mean to leave. Why not? Many others have already left this great Bay State. First it was Johnny Damon, then Adam Vinatieri and now Kathleen O'Toole.

I’m glad that you found a nice cushy job in Ireland. Good luck to you! Hope that you get everything you want. Why did you ever take the Boston position in the first place? Are you sure you’re making the right decision now?

“I don’t envy you either.”