Nov 12 2009
I’m back sort of? OK more on the hunt
It has been a short-down time but I can tell I will go stir-crazy quickly if I don’t get back to working soon. The pace at Microsoft was so intense that having little to do has been a shock to my system. I still am not sure what I would like to do, but I am going to begin talking to people about possibilities.
I do know I what want is some place where I can have real impact. With my background, I am fortunate that I have been able to do so many things. At Microsoft I enjoyed that I was able to bring my diverse background to develop and execute programs and projects. I am now a strange hybrid developer, program manager and project manager with great presentation skills.
Suggestions?
5 responses so far
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Where are you interested in looking? You mentioned SoCal before. San Diego, or SD+LA…?
You need to go read "The 4-hour workweek" by Tim Ferriss. 🙂
Chris, it’s a great read I read it last year but for now with young kids I am looking for something that has medical benefits.
Good luck Woody, I’m sure you’re land somewhere and have an impact. Let us know where you land.
" I am now a strange hybrid developer, program manager and project manager with great presentation skills." – totally. I think that’s why a lot of ex-softies end up as MS "lobbyiest" for MS partners.
You’ve got great contacts and a unique insight in to how Microsoft really works. Almost seems like you’ll end up with your own thing (like Jason is doing) or leading a MS practice at a partner right?
Enjoy the down time! (it won’t last long)