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  • 19th Apr, 2007 at 11:59 PM

Today was my first day at my new job.

I've been pretty darn picky about what I want to do, so it took a long time to find one. But I think that Akoha and I are going to be a really good fit.

Of course, because I'm working for them, you know they're the good guys. The company is geared towards facilitating social change through sharing, which is something I'm really down with.

We're in a building that's about two minutes from my house, which is a lovely commute. The office is buzzing with start-up energy and everyone seems dedicated and practical. There's a team of brilliant hackers and people with business sense. I think we're going to go places.

I've got a new computer, which I spent the whole day setting up, and best of all I got to participate in an interview. Diving into the deep end is always an exciting experience, so we'll see how things go in the next week or so.

Wish me luck!

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[info]girl_tm wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 05:11 (UTC)
Sharing is good.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:22 (UTC)
Isn't it though?

I love sharing and encouraging other people to share. That's because I often have things that other people need and the world has always been good enough to help me with the stuff that I need.

Paying it forward has always seemed to bring me good luck.
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[info]rezendi wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 05:14 (UTC)
Wow, sounds cool.

Let me know if they need a novelist. :)
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:23 (UTC)
Your irreverent statement has kicked off wheels in my mind. I'm not sure we'd specifically need a novelist, but we might want to tell some stories. I'll definitely keep you in mind if something like that comes up.

Oh yeah, I ordered some of your novels recently. When they arrive in the mail, I might be knocking on your door for an autograph. :)
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[info]jedward wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 06:12 (UTC)
I'm keen to hear more about what this company is doing.
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[info]da_lj wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:47 (UTC)
"I'm keen to hear more about what this company is doing."

Me too! & best of luck diving in!
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[info]urbangeo wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 06:15 (UTC)
Any company that hires wranglers and ninjas is good in my book.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:25 (UTC)
We seem to be lacking in pirates, robots, and monkeys, though.
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[info]swestrup wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 07:31 (UTC)
Congratulations! I'd have applied there for a job myself, but I have no experience with Python.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:26 (UTC)
Alas.

I highly recommend learning Python, though. I just started last week and it's a pretty cool language. It's definitely the preferred choice for scripting these days.
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[info]robbat2 wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 07:46 (UTC)
What happened with Ubuntu?
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[info]phrawzty wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 11:31 (UTC)
I am also curious!

In any case - kudos on the new hotness!
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[info]diluvienne wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 12:00 (UTC)
Congratulations dear! I am happy that you found your niche!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:28 (UTC)
Thank you very much!
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[info]butterbee wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 12:47 (UTC)
I'd wish you luck, but you are so sweet and brilliant - I know you aren't going to need it. ;)
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:28 (UTC)
Aw… you flatter me!
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[info]utsi wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 12:50 (UTC)
congrats and i hope the happy grows :)
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 05:59 (UTC)
Thanks! I hope so too.
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[info]secretsoflife wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:18 (UTC)
nicely done, simon :)
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:00 (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]dcoombs wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:22 (UTC)
Knock em dead, son.
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[info]andukar wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 19:53 (UTC)
Sounds... deadly.

I suggest you instead have fun. Having fun doesn't have to involve killing... or so I'm told.
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[info]thewronghands wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:37 (UTC)
Congratulations; I hope you enjoy it greatly.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:15 (UTC)
Thanks! I think I will.
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[info]whynotsteve wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:41 (UTC)
Good luck with the new job! Sounds like an cool place to work.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:15 (UTC)
From what I've seen so far, it's definitely a cool place to work.
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[info]praise_set wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 14:58 (UTC)
Yay about the new job! I hope that you enjoy it!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:16 (UTC)
Thank you! It seems like I just might.
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[info]greek_artemis wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 17:07 (UTC)
Congratulations! It does sound like a very good fit for you!

Let us know how it goes.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:44 (UTC)
Thanks! I'll keep you guys up to date.
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[info]akashayi wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 18:22 (UTC)
Looks interesting. Good luck, Simon :D
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:44 (UTC)
Thank you! :D
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[info]princessleia2 wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 20:39 (UTC)
Very cool - congrats and good luck!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:44 (UTC)
Thanks very much!
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[info]2fargon wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 20:47 (UTC)
Very cool - it would be cool to learn more about what they(now you) intend to do ;)

So have they found a replacement for your old job at Canonical?
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:48 (UTC)
I'll let you know as soon as I can.

As for Ubuntu, they're in Brian Murray's capable hands.
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[info]lautreamax wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 21:10 (UTC)
Sounds very exciting. As a job and as a project. Good luck.

Will I see you Thursday night?
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:52 (UTC)
Thanks!

I didn't even know there was something happening on Thursday. Guess I don't read LiveJournal as compulsively as I used to.

I'll see if I can find time to show up.
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[info]len wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 21:20 (UTC)
Good luck and congrats!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:53 (UTC)
Thanks you!
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[info]cjwatson wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 21:33 (UTC)
Congratulations!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:53 (UTC)
Thank you very much!
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(Anonymous) wrote:
20th Apr, 2007 23:19 (UTC)
G.L...
Good Luck in your new adventure, Simon.

Did you install Ubuntu 7.04?

Cheers,

Josh
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:54 (UTC)
Re: G.L...
Thanks!

Feisty has been running on my laptop for quite a while now. It seems to work just fine.
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[info]womble2 wrote:
21st Apr, 2007 00:52 (UTC)
Best of luck.
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:54 (UTC)
Thanks!
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[info]kino_kid wrote:
21st Apr, 2007 02:08 (UTC)
Congratulations ^_^
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:54 (UTC)
Thank you! :)
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[info]superfink wrote:
21st Apr, 2007 02:36 (UTC)
congrats for happiness!
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[info]sfllaw wrote:
22nd Apr, 2007 06:54 (UTC)
Yay! I'm pro-happiness.
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