Today is my last day at Nexidia. It seems like just yesterday that I started here fresh out of college. (How cliche is that?) I have really enjoyed my tenure at Nexidia starting in the two man QA team, seeing it grow to six people, and graduating to be one of the first of the newly formed "Software Engineer in Test" team. I have seen the company grow from around 20 people (I think my employee number is in the 20's from my internship there while in school), to somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 folks. I've had seven managers, if you include the brief time I managed myself, and made countless friends through the years. At the time of my leaving, I am the oldest employee in development in years at the company, but still one of the youngest in age. I fully believe in the technology and people at Nexidia and will be looking for big things to happen with them in the coming years. |
Felipe says:
12.12.2008
And no word about your friend here who has been telling you to do this for the past year? You didn't get the message quite right, though. Isolation isn't a good idea... And Alabama not a good choice (no offense), and 80% of startups will fail, so the odds aren't on your side, that's why you need to network as you do it, so that if you need to find something else to do (plan B), you will have a lot of contacts. Come to Montreal... Or at least go to California.
Andrew Koransky says:
12.13.2008
Hey Ben... sorry to see you go. My contract with Nexidia appears to be winding down as well. So I am basically in the same boat. But the good news? A down economy is the best time to innovate! Best of luck with your venture!
Grey says:
12.14.2008
Good luck Ben. Sounds like a big step, but that's what life is about. And don't sweat the economy. If not now, when? Keep in touch.
Dad says:
12.15.2008
Good luck Bud! I know this was a hard decision and only time will tell what the benifit will be. I do know that you will find it different and somewhat harder to work for yourself. Either you will work too hard or find difficulty getting motivated each day. My prayer will be that it will be a great experience and decision. Remember that if you wait for a good time to do something, you will never do anything! More advise from your wise old Dad.
Vilas says:
12.17.2008
Alright! A man not afraid to do what makes him happy. Good luck to you as you make this new transition. I'll be keeping my ears open for any projects that I can throw your way. Also, by looking at your Dad's comments I'll probably need to call you every morning while I'm on the way to work just to check the motivation level (aka getting out of bed).
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