The End of the Road, Toad
It's not really the end, just the end of this particular contract, and the end of my independence...
April, 2005, is a big turn for me. Since my client wasn't able to indicate if I would be extended, I looked around a little bit in the market. I found things that really surprised me.
I decided to apply for positions in Atlanta or the South East. Since I live in Florida, regional travel would provide me with a higher quality of life.
I did interview with several companies, including a company that I really admired and really wanted to work for (uh guess who).
But, after completing the interviewing process with them, I was exposed to some processes (lack of) and other cultural issues that I was not expecting. Rather than offer a position in Atlanta, they offered me a position in Virginia that would require a relocation from Florida. I turned them down even though it was the dream job with the dream company.
A job I applied for but never expected an answer from actually took my breath away. They offered me things I didn't even think about. I was amazed at the professional processes that steered the interview process.
Unlike the first company I interviewed with, this company had their fingers on the pulse so to speak. Once I accepted their emailed offer, I clicked on a link to fill out all of the papers. And, then I signed them with a digital signature.
I will start with a big five consulting firm in mid-April as a webMethods Architect.
I will continue to plug away at this consulting blog, although the focus will be a little different.
Thanks to everyone who helped me get here.
Cheers,
Ray Moser
April, 2005, is a big turn for me. Since my client wasn't able to indicate if I would be extended, I looked around a little bit in the market. I found things that really surprised me.
I decided to apply for positions in Atlanta or the South East. Since I live in Florida, regional travel would provide me with a higher quality of life.
I did interview with several companies, including a company that I really admired and really wanted to work for (uh guess who).
But, after completing the interviewing process with them, I was exposed to some processes (lack of) and other cultural issues that I was not expecting. Rather than offer a position in Atlanta, they offered me a position in Virginia that would require a relocation from Florida. I turned them down even though it was the dream job with the dream company.
A job I applied for but never expected an answer from actually took my breath away. They offered me things I didn't even think about. I was amazed at the professional processes that steered the interview process.
Unlike the first company I interviewed with, this company had their fingers on the pulse so to speak. Once I accepted their emailed offer, I clicked on a link to fill out all of the papers. And, then I signed them with a digital signature.
I will start with a big five consulting firm in mid-April as a webMethods Architect.
I will continue to plug away at this consulting blog, although the focus will be a little different.
Thanks to everyone who helped me get here.
Cheers,
Ray Moser
posted by Ray Moser at 8:18:00 AM
5 Comments:
Congratulations!
Conratulations on the new job Ray - hopefully you'll continue to blog about your wM experiences. We're listening!
Conratulations on the new job Ray - hopefully you'll continue to blog about your wM experiences. We're listening!
Congrats from me, too, Ray! Having done my time in the Bigs, I can honesly say it can be a great move for an individual with skills and a great work ethic. Soak in all of the training and tap into the myriads of support networks.
Great news, Ray! Happy to hear it!
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