raider_red's Journal: Optimism

It's been six weeks since I started my new job in Austin. It's been good so far. I've found a place on the team here. We're getting ready to run our IPO and take the next step toward splitting off from Motorola. Everyone here is fairly excited about that. I'm sure it's not as exciting as it is over at Google right now, but it's still a good feeling.

I'm enjoying my job. Yesterday, I looked at the clock and realized that it was already 7pm. I'd completely lost myself in what I was doing, and had no idea that I was here that late. It's a good sign when you can do that. Compared to working at the FAA, where I'd leave skid marks in the parking lot on my way out every night at 5:30, it's a great improvement.

I've gotten in touch with most of my friends back in Austin. It's good to see them all again. Everyone is much more optimistic than a year ago. Now, it seems that there are more jobs to be had, more money to be made, and more fun and useful things to do with it. I'm also enjoying the benefit of paying for only one house and not paying a state income tax.