And it's a new job....

jeff061 · 09-08-2008, 07:19 PM

More control, more money, better location, interesting and popular product. The stars aligned and I got a good offer.

Given my educational accomplishments or lack thereof, I'm not quite sure how I've managed to have this much control and success over my career thus far. I'm just happy things keep working out

. Ok enough bragging. I'm just in a celebratory mood.

I'm also relocating closer to Boston, hoping I can etch out some sort of social life.

JediKooter · 09-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Congrats!!

albionmoonlight · 05-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Congrats!

RainMaker · 05-03-2009, 06:21 PM

Congrats! In this economy that's one hell of an accomplishment.

sterlingice · 05-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Congrats, particularly like RM said, in this economy

SI

AlexB · 05-03-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

Given my educational accomplishments or lack thereof, I'm not quite sure how I've managed to have this much control and success over my career thus far. I'm just happy things keep working out

. .

If it works, don't question it - go with the flow! Good job news is nice to hear - nice one.

Lorena · 05-03-2009, 07:29 PM

8 months late but, congrats!!

jeff061 · 05-03-2009, 07:36 PM

Well that's a bump

.

Have a boss who means well, but just isn't a big picture guy. Other than that we grew by around 50% in 2008 and are projected for another 50% 2009(Should be at about 600 employees in December). I also am pretty much given free reign to do anything I want in IT. Picking my own projects and spending money nearly unquestioned.

I just got to hope I don't get too frustrated with bossman and get myself canned

.

jeff061 · 05-03-2009, 07:41 PM

Oh yeah, afer I put my notice in they begged me to stay a month instead of two weeks. I split the difference and gave them three weeks to close out September.

Ugh, never do that. Especially when you are consulting and they just want to squeeze every drop from you. Those weeks lasted an eternity.

kingnebwsu · 05-03-2009, 08:25 PM

Just keep your head on straight. It's hard when you're working for someone who "doesn't get it" but you'll be okay in the long run. Good luck

jeff061 · 05-03-2009, 08:44 PM

Also get to travel. I'm opening an office in Dayton sometime this year, happened to notice your location

.

I've been to Portland OR, going to Nashville this week and likely have a Seattle trip on the docket this year. Next year is Tampa, San Diego and whatever offices we end up opening.

Butter · 05-04-2009, 07:02 AM

Did somebody say Dayton?

Why was this thread bumped after 8 months? I must have missed something.

09-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#2
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05-03-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Congrats, particularly like RM said, in this economy SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

05-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#8
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Well that's a bump . Have a boss who means well, but just isn't a big picture guy. Other than that we grew by around 50% in 2008 and are projected for another 50% 2009(Should be at about 600 employees in December). I also am pretty much given free reign to do anything I want in IT. Picking my own projects and spending money nearly unquestioned. I just got to hope I don't get too frustrated with bossman and get myself canned . __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 05-03-2009 at 07:37 PM.

05-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#9
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Oh yeah, afer I put my notice in they begged me to stay a month instead of two weeks. I split the difference and gave them three weeks to close out September. Ugh, never do that. Especially when you are consulting and they just want to squeeze every drop from you. Those weeks lasted an eternity. __________________

05-03-2009, 08:44 PM	#11
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Also get to travel. I'm opening an office in Dayton sometime this year, happened to notice your location . I've been to Portland OR, going to Nashville this week and likely have a Seattle trip on the docket this year. Next year is Tampa, San Diego and whatever offices we end up opening. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 05-03-2009 at 08:44 PM.

05-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#3
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Congrats!

05-03-2009, 06:21 PM	#4
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Congrats! In this economy that's one hell of an accomplishment.

05-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#7
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	8 months late but, congrats!!

05-03-2009, 08:25 PM	#10
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Just keep your head on straight. It's hard when you're working for someone who "doesn't get it" but you'll be okay in the long run. Good luck

05-04-2009, 07:02 AM	#12
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Did somebody say Dayton? Why was this thread bumped after 8 months? I must have missed something. __________________ My listening habits

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