A New Day, A New Job
Today I started a new job as an Information Architect at K12, Inc. My philosophy has always been that job satisfaction is based on the following formula: 50% the people you work with and 50% the actual work you do. I really enjoyed the people I worked with while contracting with the NIH, but after completing a graduate degree in Information Management, I wanted to move in a direction that was more in line with my interests. I’m also amazed that my degree in education will prove useful.
Some crazy developments occurred over the last few weeks – the realization that the new commute will be horrendous, along with a very generous counter-offer to stay. However, in the end I think this was the right decision. Just don’t ask about the commute (just kidding)!
Tags: [ia, ux, usability, information architecture, k12, information management, job, employment]
Brandon Satrom 10:12 am on 3/14/2006 Permalink
Congrats Rob! I hope that it is everything you hope it will be and more!
vanderwal 4:58 pm on 3/16/2006 Permalink
Rob, Congrats! I think you will like the free world.
Nomad 5:44 pm on 3/23/2006 Permalink
How was the first week?
Rob Fay 5:37 am on 4/3/2006 Permalink
First week, and second, and third have all been good. It’s great to actually start pursuing my interests, and it feels good to contribute to a product that seems to have real meaning.