w00t.

[denny]

I just accepted a job offer.


Pros:
* Working with sane open-source technologies, rather than an in-house (non-transferrable skill) application framework.
* North London location - meaning I can move to North London... real London!
* Shinier job title - 'Senior Developer'
* Slightly more money.

Cons:
* Horrific existing codebase (but my job is to replace it, not maintain it).
* North London location - meaning I have to commute from SW19 to N1 until I can find a new flat, and from N[5-9?] once I do find a new flat. Also that I have the hassle of moving, boo. Hey, some people are never happy :)
* Higher rent in the new area looks certain to eat more than the wage increase will gain me.
* 9am start, not negotiable - argh.


On the whole, I am a bouncy and excited thing just now. :) I've been feeling like I need a bit of change to jumpstart my enthusiasm for life lately, and here it is. So yeah, I'm excited. *bounces*

I start when I've recovered from my surgery, so sometime early June.

Comments

[mindcrime.livejournal.com]

why do you go around knowing all my people mr. kemp?
and when are we meeting up for dirty fun again? ;)

[skx.livejournal.com]

I'm just friendly that way ...

As for dirtyness that'd depend on you not STANDING ME UP!

[dennyd.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Busted.

[mindcrime.livejournal.com]

ack, i did aswell :(

it wasnt even intentional. i suck. :(

*shameful*

[skx.livejournal.com]

Nah don't be shameful .. the sucking part previously was good ;)

[mindcrime.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it, I did too :p

[mindcrime.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAAHAHA

True, I had completely forgotten about that. I was just remembering the time when I didn't stand you up.. which was, well, pretty darn enjoyable.

How about you invite me up to Edinburgh for a filthy weekend? I promise I wont stand you up and you can do with me as you wish for the entire weekend..

[skx.livejournal.com]

That might be a plan, although with me changing jobs soon I'm going to be a bit busy for the next while. (And commuting to York a bit :)

It'd probably have to be over the summer sometime..

[mindcrime.livejournal.com]

ooh, well give me a shout, i'll fly up for a weekend happily as it's dirt cheap!

I would have cheered for you being in york a lot, but alas I've left the north and find myself in sunny devon!