Top 10 Reasons Erik Is Leaving TechRepublic
So, today was my last day as Executive Editor for CNET Networks' TechRepublic, the world's leading and most authoritative Web site for IT professionals. Not that I'm biased or anything, having been part of the company since early in the site's beta dating all the way back to April '99.
The crew, a most wonderful set of the most genuine, creative and dedicated folks, gave me a heart-warming sendoff at El Nopal, home of world-class burritos and the site of some significant TechProGuild meetings over the years. As has become the practice for departing brethren, they presented me with my own top 10 list. Here's what they came up with for the "Top 10 Reasons Erik Eckel Is Leaving TechRepublic":
10. Lost a bet with the business unit's vice president over the last Steelers/Bengals game.
9. Is forming a support group and rehab center for other former TechRepublic employees.
8. Because of all those years identifying himself as EriK ECKel at TeChRepubliC InC. has worn a blister in the back of his throat.
7. Because he wants to stay at home and "not work" like Lauren.
6. Got tired of waiting for the severance check.
5. Decided to retire and live off of his lucrative stock options.
4. What better way to celebrate an impending 40th birthday and midlife crisis than by quitting your job with no future prospects?
3. Decided to get on the right side of the contributor gravy train.
2. Got tired of the well-earned, legitimate ridicule for being a Mac user.
1. After seven years, ran out of long rambling stories to tell to coworkers.
Warms my heart. Thanks guys and gals, it was a very adventurous ride. I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
Of course, I should add the real reason I chose to leave. I'm excited about the opportunities to grow my own companies. The time was right.
The crew, a most wonderful set of the most genuine, creative and dedicated folks, gave me a heart-warming sendoff at El Nopal, home of world-class burritos and the site of some significant TechProGuild meetings over the years. As has become the practice for departing brethren, they presented me with my own top 10 list. Here's what they came up with for the "Top 10 Reasons Erik Eckel Is Leaving TechRepublic":
10. Lost a bet with the business unit's vice president over the last Steelers/Bengals game.
9. Is forming a support group and rehab center for other former TechRepublic employees.
8. Because of all those years identifying himself as EriK ECKel at TeChRepubliC InC. has worn a blister in the back of his throat.
7. Because he wants to stay at home and "not work" like Lauren.
6. Got tired of waiting for the severance check.
5. Decided to retire and live off of his lucrative stock options.
4. What better way to celebrate an impending 40th birthday and midlife crisis than by quitting your job with no future prospects?
3. Decided to get on the right side of the contributor gravy train.
2. Got tired of the well-earned, legitimate ridicule for being a Mac user.
1. After seven years, ran out of long rambling stories to tell to coworkers.
Warms my heart. Thanks guys and gals, it was a very adventurous ride. I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
Of course, I should add the real reason I chose to leave. I'm excited about the opportunities to grow my own companies. The time was right.
posted by Erik Eckel at 3:11 PM
1 Comments:
#6 made me laugh and when you get #9 going let me know. I think I need some support. Good luck on your new ventures.
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