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#78547 - 12/01/06 09:04 PM I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Sometimes things work out. I was debating a change of careers, from computer programming/development to technical writing, when an opportunity opened up. I made a leap of faith and jumped.

My old commute was 120 miles roundtrip, plus turnpike fees. My new commute will be less than 50 miles roundtrip, no fees.

The great thing is, my old manager set it up for me. He was running out of things for me to do (yikes), and asked me if I wanted to switch tracks into technical writing.

I said yes, and had a nice, friendly interview at my new company, which is owned by my old company. The Gods smiled and a new career was born.

The even greater thing is, everyone was really happy for me. I must have made a good impression. Everyone was thrilled that I landed a job locally to where I lived. I made a good exit. Handshakes and smiles all round. How often does that happen.

As I won't be exhausted from my commute now, I hope I will be able to spend more time here at Equipped.

Craig

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#78548 - 12/01/06 09:16 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
Glad for you. Thanks for sharing your good cheer! I hope you enjoy your new labors and extra free time.

I'm working on a career change, too. I hope it unfolds as smoothly as yours.

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#78549 - 12/01/06 09:17 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
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As I won't be exhausted from my commute now, I hope I will be able to spend more time here at Equipped.

Don't forget your family and friends.
Congrats and God Bless.

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#78550 - 12/01/06 09:30 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Of course not. I'm afraid Equipped comes in AFTER family and friends, but you guys DO place. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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#78551 - 12/01/06 09:32 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
All kinds of changes seem to be popping all over the place.

Here's to yours popping just the way you want.

Cheers.

Craig

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#78552 - 12/01/06 10:25 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
oldsoldier Offline
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Registered: 11/25/06
Posts: 742
Loc: MA
Congrats to you. I am looking at a career change myslef within the next year or so. I have an odd feeling it wont be quite so smooth.

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#78553 - 12/01/06 10:56 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
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Registered: 07/15/02
Posts: 3760
Loc: TX
Very well done, sir!! Judging from the quality of your posts I think you'll do well.

-Blast
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#78554 - 12/02/06 12:13 AM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
91gdub Offline
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Registered: 11/12/06
Posts: 172
Loc: South Jersey (the 51st state)
Best wishes to you on your new advanture.
I went through something similar last year at this time (I retired after 35 years with a company and fell into my new career) wound up with better hours, read that more time off, a much shorter commute and haven't looked back.
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#78555 - 12/02/06 07:52 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
No need to look back. I took my time, thought things through, made good decisions, burned no bridges, and landed on both feet.

I remember where I came from, appreciate where I am, and look forward to where I'm going.

Sounds rather Zen, doesn't it? I'm the least Zen person I know. I must be improving with age. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Craig

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#78556 - 12/02/06 07:58 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thank you.

I think it must have something to do with age. Let's call it maturity, or possibly growing up.

I am 45 now. I remember being 25 and making some terrible decisions.

My dad sure got angry with me sometimes. Now I understand. I would have been furious with me, too. Here's to all the dads out there. You guys have a tough job.

Craig

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#78557 - 12/02/06 08:12 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Here's my advice. It's rather Zen, but DO IT.

Write down exactly what you want. What do you want to occur to you, career-wise. Doing this will also help clarify what you want in your own mind.

Post this on your fridge, or somewhere you can easily see it every day. Read it to yourself, kind of a silent prayer, every day.

The universe or cosmos will this and...well, you'll just have to wait and see. Give it a good three to six months.

I'm not saying that my doing this worked, but I can't say it did not, either. So I'm not knocking it.

If you like, email me at cardimon720@yahoo.com and I'll try to send you the original post that me started on this.

Best of luck to you.

Craig

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#78558 - 12/03/06 03:14 AM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
picard120 Offline
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Registered: 07/10/05
Posts: 763
congralutions craig. Let us know what technical writing is all about. I am working as IT network support now. I might change career later. I am so bored.

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#78559 - 12/03/06 09:01 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Simply put, technical writing involves describing a procedures, processes, systems, or networks, etc., so that anyone who needs to can understand them.

This elucidation can take the form of a written description, a flow chart, or whatever works.

Street directions and recipes are good examples of simple and direct technical writing.

Craig

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#78560 - 12/04/06 03:17 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
norad45 Offline
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Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 1506
Congratulations on the new job!

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#78561 - 12/04/06 05:59 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
JOEGREEN Offline
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Registered: 12/09/02
Posts: 204
Loc: Long Island, New York
Congratulations!
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#78562 - 12/04/06 10:44 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
Craig_phx Offline
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Registered: 04/05/05
Posts: 715
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
There is life after programming? <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I've been programming for eighteen years. IBM COBOL mainframe, IBM AS/400 RPG, WEB programming and now SalesForce administrator. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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#78563 - 12/17/06 05:29 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thanks! It's working out well thus far. Two weeks in and I'm moving right along.

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#78564 - 12/17/06 05:34 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thanks much. I appreciate my good luck.

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#78565 - 12/17/06 05:39 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Quote:
There is life after programming?


And Thank Ye Gods of Old for it, too.

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