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This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

First, I see this. Then I'm skimming my RSS backlog and see this that points at this.

This isn't the first time but it is the most recent occasion to pause me a moment and wonder, "What am I still doing here?"

Published Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:50 AM by robmen
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# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Wednesday, August 09, 2006 10:46 AM by BlakeHandler
Personal satisfaction and happiness in life are “supposed” to come from your family & friends. Y

our work is supposed to be challenging and pay you well – any thing else is great, but should NOT be expected. Chasing a new job will NOT bring you the joy you seek.

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Wednesday, August 09, 2006 11:22 AM by AJ
It's funny that you post this.  My last day with my current company is this friday (8/11).  As a semi-frequent poster to your blog, I'll wait to tell you who I am leaving and why.  Since I fell my opinions are unbiased I wanted them to remain that way when other people read them as well.  You're a talented guy Rob, good luck if you decide to start on your own.

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Wednesday, August 09, 2006 9:59 PM by sr
OK. Feel free to ignore the first poster.  Here are some nice articles that'll help you examine where you currently are and may help you decide where you want to be:

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2004/11/be-proactive/
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2004/11/big-hairy-audacious-goals/
http://www.ram.org/contrib/security.html

...

I recently quit my job -- have some $ saved up, and still deciding on what to do next...

BTW, why not write a book for developers like Scott Berkun is doing for Project Management.

Watching him [Scott] here is pretty cool, especially the way he promotes his book:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-298237900165924962&q=Scott+Berkun

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:00 AM by Leon Zandman
And I'm starting on a new job on September 1. Really! :-)

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:10 PM by AJ
In response to BlakeHandler:
Wow, I couldn't disagree more.  If that were true, then we would all be Neuro-Surgeons since it is both challenging and pays well.  If I didn't enjoy what I was doing and didn't like my work environment, I would be gone in a heartbeat no matter how rewarding or challenging it is.  

You must be a sad, sad man.
;-)

Blake just knows if you start your own company, you'll quit updating your blog and only have one and two sentence entries to explain how busy you are to everyone.

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Thursday, August 10, 2006 10:52 PM by Christopher Painter
I've held 8 positions for 4 different employers ( really 5, I dated one employer twice ) in the last 10 years.  I can say it's a real great way of gaining different perspectives and getting the compensation that you deserve.   If I had to eat the same dog food year after year, I'd go crazy.

# re: This then this then this. What am I still doing here?

Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:04 PM by Christopher Painter
Speaking of "what am I doing here" .... I just jumped the ship and gave my 2 weeks notice again.   So make that 9 positions with 5/6 employers.  
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