I made certain this was no joke by telling him 2 days before April fool's day. I doubt I will ever find a job better fitted to my particular skill set. It is with great sorrow that I admit the circumstances of life have forced my hand.
So this is my /r/antiwork anti-prank. I am very sorry to have leave the only job where I have been properly respected and properly compensated. I gave 18 months notice because I think that is an appropriate amount of time to bring my protégé up to speed.