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I'm happy to announce that I've taken a new job: I'm working for JotSpot as a software engineer.
Like a lot of other people, I was first introduced to JotSpot during Joe Kraus's
demo at Web 2.0. I posted a blog entry about it, and (through the
amazing connecting power of the Internet) within an hour had received
an email from Graham Spencer, JotSpot's CTO. That
lead to conversations with Joe and Graham, and a couple of weeks after
Web 2.0 they offered me a contracting gig. I took the contract, and quit my day job.
And, let me say, I was perfectly happy as a contractor. After almost
three years of working a 9-to-5 cubicle job, the freedom felt great,
and I wasn't feeling any rush to find another salaried position. So
when Joe told me they were interested in hiring me, I had mixed
feelings. I told him that I'd be willing to consider it, though, and he
invited me to come back out to California and spend a few days at their
office.
Which I did. And by the time the week was over, it was clear: I really
wanted to work for JotSpot. Graham and Joe are talented, creative,
enthusiastic, and friendly. They've developed a powerful platform which
solves real problems that I'm personally familar with. They have some
very cool ideas in development. And they have a great team of people -
I can honestly say I liked everyone in the Jot office.
In short: I like the product, I like the company, I like the culture.
I'm flattered to have been offered the job, and I'm tremendously
excited to be part of JotSpot.
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