And yet more change...

It's been two weeks since the last big change, so it must be time for another, right? Last Monday I gave notice to my current employer and accepted a position with the Information and Communication Systems (ICS) department of the LDS Church. My last day at Novell will be Friday the 21st, and my first day at the new job will be the next Monday. It is hard to leave Novell because they have been so good to me, but it feels like this is the right thing to do. The timing is not ideal since I am still adjusting to my new role at home, but as I'm not drowning quite yet, I might as well be daring and move into deeper water and see whether I sink or swim!

Is change like bad luck -- does it happen in threes? If so, I'm afraid to ask or even wonder what the final installment will be.

A nifty idea for tormenting colleagues

My office next-door-neighbor shared this today...the evil side of me LOVES it!

Not a fun day

My company laid off lots of employees today following last week's acquisition by another company. I am feeling very lucky to still be employed, but am sad to see the departure of colleagues I admire and with whom I have enjoyed working. There will be many voids for the remaining staff to fill.

Days like this are always unsettling. Most people seem to be taking it in stride, though it has been challenging to get any real work done.

I wish the best of luck to those who are parting ways with the company. You will be missed.

Wow! That went by quickly...

Today is my 1-year anniversary at Novell! I am grateful every day for a fun job and terrific colleagues. Here's to year 2!