My last day...
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Best of luck on your new adventures! What will you be doing at your new job? (Sorry if I missed it in a previous post.) Are you taking any time off between jobs?
Thanks leckey, and no, you didn't miss any previous posts :).
leckey wrote:
What will you be doing at your new job?
I'll be doing 3rd-tier support (including bug-fixing) for existing products and development of new projects at the same time.
leckey wrote:
Are you taking any time off between jobs?
Nah...I can't afford to have breaks between jobs. Perhaps later when I start getting six-figures paycheck ;)
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Thanks leckey, and no, you didn't miss any previous posts :).
leckey wrote:
What will you be doing at your new job?
I'll be doing 3rd-tier support (including bug-fixing) for existing products and development of new projects at the same time.
leckey wrote:
Are you taking any time off between jobs?
Nah...I can't afford to have breaks between jobs. Perhaps later when I start getting six-figures paycheck ;)
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Edbert P wrote:
I'll be doing 3rd-tier support (including bug-fixing) for existing products and development of new projects at the same time.
Cool. How did you find the job market when you were looking for a new position?
Josh Gray wrote:
How did you find the job market when you were looking for a new position?
I didn't. My friend got contacted by an agent, but since he's in Melbourne he referred me instead. At first I didn't get the job though, took me 3 interviews and an extra one to land me in this position. (Oh, and I think most IT agency sucks, they know next to nothing about IT and what the job requirements are. But this one is kinda cool, I suppose that's why they got the commission)
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Josh Gray wrote:
How did you find the job market when you were looking for a new position?
I didn't. My friend got contacted by an agent, but since he's in Melbourne he referred me instead. At first I didn't get the job though, took me 3 interviews and an extra one to land me in this position. (Oh, and I think most IT agency sucks, they know next to nothing about IT and what the job requirements are. But this one is kinda cool, I suppose that's why they got the commission)
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Edbert P wrote:
Oh, and I think most IT agency sucks
You can say that again. They are just used car sales men at heart :)
For your reading pleasure: Most IT agency sucks ;) (or do you prefer Edberts intonation?)
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
All the very best man. I hope your life takes a turn from the better to the fantastic! :) But only thinking what made you move to the new job?
Abhishek It is impossible to change your past. But it is very possible to ruin your present by worring about the future. -Chankya
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
But why are you changing jobs if you like the current company? Not to discourage you, but I went the other way. From international consulting to a more calm position in a relatively small organization... and I don't want to go back.
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For your reading pleasure: Most IT agency sucks ;) (or do you prefer Edberts intonation?)
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
Linkify! || Fold With Us! || sighist -
All the very best man. I hope your life takes a turn from the better to the fantastic! :) But only thinking what made you move to the new job?
Abhishek It is impossible to change your past. But it is very possible to ruin your present by worring about the future. -Chankya
Thanks :) What made me move to the new job is not dissatisfaction. I'm very satisfied with my job, my work, and what I've accomplished here for the past 4+ years. I'm proud to say my boss has regarded me as the one bringing the most impact to the company (a positive one, that is ;)) I just thought I need to keep challenging myself. I need to expose myself to a different working environment, to have other people I can discuss programming with (currently I'm the senior in .Net here and have no one within my range of experience), to learn working with more people in a bigger environment, and the fact that the new company offers a bigger paycheck, career opportunity and resume building also helps :-D
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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But why are you changing jobs if you like the current company? Not to discourage you, but I went the other way. From international consulting to a more calm position in a relatively small organization... and I don't want to go back.
Well, as I said above, basically to get new experience and working environment. I've never worked in a big company so I don't know how it goes. I suppose since you have worked in one you can decide that you like working in a smaller organization better, which is good for you.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Thanks :) What made me move to the new job is not dissatisfaction. I'm very satisfied with my job, my work, and what I've accomplished here for the past 4+ years. I'm proud to say my boss has regarded me as the one bringing the most impact to the company (a positive one, that is ;)) I just thought I need to keep challenging myself. I need to expose myself to a different working environment, to have other people I can discuss programming with (currently I'm the senior in .Net here and have no one within my range of experience), to learn working with more people in a bigger environment, and the fact that the new company offers a bigger paycheck, career opportunity and resume building also helps :-D
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
I just thought I need to keep challenging myself.
That rocks! :)
Abhishek It is impossible to change your past. But it is very possible to ruin your present by worring about the future. -Chankya
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
After jumping companies 4 times within 6 years of my IT profession , I felt it was time I stop changing jobs when I joined my 5th company . This is big MNC and I am one of the senior most people who specialize in the product . Though I work on support (bug fixing ..) I love this product and the pleasure it gives when I do some good work in the code which has been already touched by germans, french guys . My european colleques also recognise I am an important person for support activities . But for last 2 months , I got the same old feeling which made me resign my jobs in first 4 companies - NEED FOR CHANGE . I am sure I would also feel very painful to undergo another transition - but thats the need of time . I too have the same reason as Edbert has - I am the only person who knows something in VC++ . So I need to learn more from others ...
redindian
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in the old company. This is the first job I had after I graduated from uni, and I have worked for almost 5 years in the company of a great boss and great (and not-so-great) co-workers, learning how to fit myself in the professional world. It's kinda nice to get accepted into a big, multinational company and will be totally different to my current company which has 9 people at most. But there will be things I miss, mostly the co-workers I've known for the past 4 1/2 years, and the freedom and trust I have in this company (not to mention no office politics whatsoever). This sad feeling just suddenly hit me as I surrendered my keys back to HR. Felt like I'm parting with some close friends for good. And even though my boss had stated he wants me to stay and I'll always be welcome here, I feel like I'm not a part of this team anymore and we're now walking our separate ways. Anyway, just some rambling thoughts regarding my first transition from a job.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
:hugs: A small company is much like a family and it will take a while to become part of it so don't worry. Personally I much prefer small companies. Fortunately where I work out team is set up separately so we have the best of both worlds really. Best of luck. Elaine :rose: