Every day is Friday

A little less than a week ago, I gave notice to my current employer - Microsoft. I have spent the better part of 2 years wondering what my little experiment, taken on with the best of intentions in 2005, would yield. Early on, the returns proved dubious as various assignments landed me in positions my onset goals could never be achieved. And since then my time has been spent languishing in subpar management, top to bottom. Until recently, that is, with my most recent lead, who's proven to me that there are still techies who can manage and grow (thanks Daneel). Regardless, for 6 months now, I've had one foot out the door. Now, I'm taking my other foot with me.

Since I've given notice, every day is Friday for me. Even Sundays which typically have proven a downer only because Monday (and another day back at work) can't bring me down. Interesting what a small thing like a dead-end job will do to you. Just kidding - who's to complain about being employed by the arguably the smartest employer in the world? And I will admit that I've learned quite a bit in personal growth, career growth and technology. Microsoft will do that for you. I woke up this morning excited to go to work only because my time there is winding down. 2/19/08 - my last day and I'm savoring the remainder of my Fridays. All 15 of them.