jeff

It's been three months now since I walked out the door at IBM for the last time. Three months of endless job hunting, phone calls, interviews and yet still no job. It's easy to fall into the trap of "I'm just not good enough" but the truth is, there are a LOT of IT people just like me who are also trying to find work in this economy. It seems that things are picking up a bit, but slowly, so who knows what may happen tomorrow.  read more »

I just had a great lunch with my old IBM crew at a little private airstrip in Apex, NC. My former boss owns a few airplanes, one of which is hangared at Cox Field, just off Highway 64, a short grass field that has a nasty dip in elevation at the western end and trees all around. Not an easy airstrip to get into or out of without skill or a plane that takes off in very short spaces. That being said though, it's a nice place, quiet and with it's own sort of aviation charm.  read more »

My friend, Ill say it clear, Ill state my case, of which Im certain...

And thus, my final full day at IBM is drawing to a close, and I'm ready to go. I've cleaned out my desk, my cubicle, my drawers, cabinets and so forth. I've cared home 6 years of my life, which, ironically fit in three shopping bags. I've sent off my final farewell e-mails, gathered a list of contacts for references, and said goodbye to the people I've worked with. Soon, I'll head out into the bright, sunny day, top down, wind in my hair, sun on my face.  read more »

I really should have stayed in bed. When I woke up this morning and found a few inches of snow covering everything, I should have gotten back into bed. I should not have taken a shower and dressed. I should not have warmed up the truck. I should not have fixed a nice cup of tea, with the help of my wife. I should not have packed up my laptop and camera. Most of all, I should not have walked out the door, gotten into the truck, and started the long drive into work.  read more »