Adore Dare's current publish Alter the Planet or Go Property: Why I Enjoy Working at Microsoft ... , and no, not because I write a blog about working at Microsoft ... but because it's about figuring out what's important to you in a job - whether that's working at MS or somewhere else. Long-time readers know that I left Microsoft a couple years ago. Like Dare, I hit that 5 year mark and thought a lot about what the next step in my career should be. I thought about joining some other big players out there, but I didn't definitely see how they were going to give me something different - but I did decide to take the leap and go independent along with another former Microsoftie. After about a year, I realized more than anything that I missed being a part of a team, working together toward a common goal. Being indie was fun and ever-changing,
Office 2007 Ultimate, but I truly missed the camaraderie of a team-based environment. So I again did my due diligence and explored some pretty exiting options with other companies. But they just didn't match what I had already experienced - and could keep experiencing - at MS. Say what you will (I have said it plenty of times myself ... probably even here on this blog ,
Office Professional Plus 2007 Key, but Microsoft's ability to provide varied and exciting work (and even honor flexible work arrangements rocks. And I - without a doubt - am now working with some of the most amazingly talented - and fun - people out there. I am so thankful for my journey,
Office 2010 Sale, but I wouldn't give up my job now for anything. So, just my story. Everyone is different, and I know Microsoft isn't the right company for each person. I totally get that. But I hope we can provide information here and on some of our other websites (like " href="" target=_blank mce_href="">View<myWorld>, Microspotting,
Office 2007 Standard, and our Facebook page) to help you make the right decision for you. And if there's something else you'd like to see,
Windows 7 Professional, let me know in the comments! gretchen P.S. Doesn't it seem that a lot of us "crtical" types have been happy lately ... even Mini? Odd. I think there's something in the Talking Rain. ;-)