Decision Day
Since I’ve told all the relevant parties, I figure I can finally post about this here. I have accepted an offer with a start-up and have given two weeks’ notice to my manager at my current job. In accepting the offer from the start-up, I also turned down a really fan-freaking-tastic offer from Google. I struggled for weeks over the decision, but in the end, I was more excited about the specific people and opportunity at the start-up, so I went with that.
I know that Google would have been an amazing place to work but my feeling was that it would still be around in a couple of years, while this particular start-up opportunity may already be a success or bust by then. Maybe by then, I’ll be thinking about Google again, but for now, I think this is absolutely the right decision for me.
I am saddened to leave the high-caliber, considerate, motivated, and bright individuals I’ve worked with at my still-current job, but I am excited for the challenges ahead.
In addition, I’m also excited for the 2 month and some that I’ll be taking off between jobs. Woohoo!
Congrats! Awesome news. I didn’t think I would be congratulating you on turning down a job at Google, but here I am!
Woohoo! Drinks on eingy!!! 😀
(congrats!)
Congrats! That’s really awesome, both that you found a new position that you’re looking forward to and that you got an offer from Google!
Plus taking two months off…very smart. Yay!
Oh my goodness, what an important decision! I’m so glad that you found a decision that feels right and is so rational (as usual :).
I’m sorry I missed being around for you bounce ideas off of.
So.. 2 months huh? Want to do something? 😉 Hee
I have to brace myself for whatever big thing Google seems to have coming soon, per all the rumors floating around the web.
Congratulations on making your very hard decision. Your reasoning is very sound, as always.