No, I'm not talking about the bloody operating system. I wouldn't touch that with a rolled up copy of the Mail.
No, it's a work thing. This morning, I handed in my notice, and in a month or so (exact date TBC) I'll be starting at ThoughtWorks.
Exciting, and a bit scary. I'm looking forward to working with the ThoughtWorkers - I think I'll really learn a lot. It's going to be a struggle to keep up.
But I've been with my current employers for a long time, and it's a wrench to leave. The people are lovely on the whole, and I've really enjoyed my time here, but I do need to move on if I'm to keep learning at the rate I want to.
Update: Oh, and congratulations to Andy, too.
Further update: I'll be having a swift celebratory half in The Light, Shoreditch this evening. All welcome.
Posted to ThoughtWorks by Simon Brunning at February 19, 2007 01:02 PMCongratulations. I'm so pleased for you.
Posted by: Sujatin on February 19, 2007 01:52 PMCongrats!
Posted by: j on February 19, 2007 02:35 PMCongratulations Simon! Extra beers on Wednesday.
Hoorah! More dynamic language-ist I can pick the brains from!
See you around soon - and don't forget to name preferred pub on your new-joiner email. :)
Posted by: Carlos Villela on February 19, 2007 05:49 PMCongratulations Simon, you can finally spread your wings.
I'm surprised to see that as yet no one from TriSystems has left a comment, then again it is early days and they're probably too welled up to see the screen :). There are some people in the office whose departure would be hardly noticed, others where it would be positively welcome. Then there are those, including yourself who will leave behind a sad sort of silence that will take time to get used too.
All the best and keep in touch.
Congratulations. I hope you get the chance to visit Bangalore. It's a gas.
Posted by: Nick Browne on February 19, 2007 07:42 PMCongratulations, Simon! Hope you enjoy the new challenges. Have fun!
Posted by: tom on February 19, 2007 08:11 PMWell done Simon. That's good news.
See you on Wednesday.
Michael
Posted by: Fuzzyman on February 19, 2007 08:27 PMI thought you'd never go.
So who wants his his desk/mac/crumpler/chair/stapler/desk organiser?
Posted by: elp on February 19, 2007 10:57 PMCongratulations old bean. I seem to remember telling you in 2003 that you should be working for TW. And you've finally acted on my sage advice.
New views for the pair of us. Have a cold beverage for me.
Posted by: Andy Todd on February 19, 2007 11:40 PMCongrats and good luck, going to miss you, what's it been 8 years? I'm sure you'll bring joy to the next bunch, wait awhile though before you start with the nicknames!
Posted by: Jen on February 20, 2007 10:12 AMIt was Amy that came up with K.Y., Jenny! Don't blame me for that.
Thanks to everyone for all the kind words.
Posted by: Simon on February 20, 2007 10:27 AM.... WHOEVER IT WAS WILL NOT BE PAID THIS MONTH, I am now on the war path AND I will find out who it was......
Posted by: Jen on February 20, 2007 10:30 AMK Y Jenny? What am I missing out on back there? Anyway well done Simon for finally getting your dream job. We will miss you...honest! I mean, who am I going to annoy and who is going to annoy me :-)
Posted by: Tulna on February 20, 2007 07:46 PMWell done matey - and I hope Dan noticed me going as much as he is your departure :-)
My leaving didn't rock the boat too much I guess... here's, sort-of, hoping yours will ;-)
Posted by: Mark Matthews on February 21, 2007 09:38 AM