Yesterday, for the first time in my career, I found myself on the business end of the corporate downsizing hammer. Your first question might be “How things been goin’?”. The Dude said it best
“Ah, you know. Strikes and gutters, ups and downs.” – the Dude.
These things happen. Don’t get me wrong, it sucks, but I know it was out of my control. I’m not too sad because I did a good job at CombineNet. The numbers just didn’t crunch in my favor.
What next?
Great question! Needless to say I’m available for hire! I’m ready to go immediately and I’m pretty excited. So if you need a programmer on contract or fulltime do let me know. Feel free to pass my name along if you come across something interesting.
As far as contracting is concerned, I’m primarily interested in forming a lasting relationship. I’m not going to leave you after three weeks. Let me know if you want something like this, too. Perhaps we can exchange phone numbers and go on a date. 
Whatchu gonna do with all that time?
Damn, you’re good! These interview questions rock.
I’m going to hack a lot more and blog a lot more about it. My lasting love – social web applications that enhance your life – is going to get some attention. I’m going to be developing a prototype of one such service and pitching it for the next cycle at AlphaLab. You’re going to want this app so stay tuned!
iPhone development has been on my “to learn” list for a few months. Now is the time to hit it hard. I’ve been working on example iPhone apps for about a week but I’m ramping up a new educational game that is sure to keep you on your iPhone past your bed time. More on that in the coming weeks.
Hire Me
It’s worth repeating: I’m available now for work. Don’t hesitate. 
I’d hire you; but that’s sort of a cash flow conflict of interest.
at 8:20 pm on March 5th, 2009Ouch. That sucks. Hope you get something fun soon.
at 4:39 am on March 6th, 2009May I suggest a book that you might want to read?
Sorry to hear it.
at 12:01 pm on March 6th, 2009Thanks for the kind words, everyone!
Andy, I’d be happy to read your book. Do you want to send me an advance copy and I’ll write a review?
at 10:16 am on March 7th, 2009Well, here it is July 20th. Have you found a job? I’m hoping you have.
at 7:09 pm on July 20th, 2009