My new job
May 30th, 2006
I’ve written about and linked to the business that I’ve been working in for about the last 9 months. I am a co-owner of Shift Control, but it is with mixed emotions that I have decided to leave this venture, and accept a job offer from Centra Networks. Although their website is a bit corny, they are a great bunch of people who really seem to know where their towels are. I’m looking forward to joining them and helping their clients to kick some goals. No doubt I’ll be posting more about my adventures at Centra later.
There is a downside to this news however, and that is that I am walking away from Shift Control. There are lots of contributing factors to this decision, but really there is only one reason: I underestimated what it takes to get a business off the ground. My pride is dented, and I feel really sad that I’ll no longer be working with Paul and Ben. I would feel even worse if this would be leaving any clients in the lurch, but happily my decision to leave was handled really well by Paul (my business partner), and we’ve been able to work together to ensure that no clients will be adversely affected by this decision. Thanks Paul.
I’ve learnt a lot from my (first) experience at owning a business, and no doubt I’ll be sharing some of the things I’ve learnt in the near future.
Here’s to the next challenge!
Mum told me this just a few days ago. Congrats about the new jobs and for being in a position where you were able to ensure all customers were looked after when you closed Shift Control. I’m sure you will get more opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt, and you will be more successful with getting the business off and roaring, next time.
A.