Moving on...

[fullcontactmuse]

I've made the decission to leave Microsoft and will likely be putting in my two notice on Friday.  I have truly enjoyed the bulk of my work for the company and have learned a great many things.  But the last year and a half has really burned me out and if the rumors are to be believed I would like be one of the first people to let go in the coming waves of lay off for our group.  Franky, I'd rather leave on my terms than theirs.

I've been working Monster.Com like a dog and last night I got a call from a recruiter that found me and it sounds extremely promising.  I have a meeting with him tomorrow and we'll see what happens.  Seems like what happened the last time some recruiter found me.  The recruiter worked for Volt and was looking to hire someone for MS.

Big, big scary step letting go of the safety net like this.  Hopefully I land on my feet and can hit the ground running.

Comments

Re: Of serverence packages and men...

[gaaneden.livejournal.com]

Is it a firing or a re-org? As in, will you have the six weeks to look for another job within MS? Laying off is very different than "firing".

Re: Of serverence packages and men...

[fullcontactmuse.livejournal.com]

I wish it was a re-org, but it's not. Well, maybe not, that's how I got this role in the first place. I don't think I'll be put on "Job Find" to be honest and I'm not certain I'm in the best frame of mind for it. If I leave on my turns, the bridge won't be smoldering if I decide to come back. I've realized I've been amazingly apathetic these past couple of months and down right bitter for months before that. That's not a good way to feel about your work.

I don't really agree with the "laying off" is different than "firing." One sounds nicer than the other is about all. And of course, where does "managed out of the group" fit into the picture.

Maybe a year or two out in the "real world" and I'll be ready to come back. I mean, the toys I get to play with here are real cool!