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Well it’s here, a new year and a new opportunity for a fresh start. 2009 seemed to pass by without my knowledge, yet so much has happened. I started this post with the idea of doing a review of 2009, but looking back is harder then it seems. I guess I was just having too much fun, or was I trying to forget something. The past 2 years of life lessons in Austin have been great, made some good friends and some unforgettable weekends. With all the excitement I forgot my golden rule of moderation, and I have the debt and empty bank accounts to prove it. Ha, but I don’t regret any of it, what is money if not to be spent.

I do have a few things I want to get off my chest, just so I don’t have to talk about them again in 2010. I have met some cowards in the past few months that remind me we should always be respectful of people regardless of how important you think you are. The first coward is a business owner I met while interviewing in Austin. This guy talked a lot of game, had me do a phone interview, worked on some test files (aka free work), and then called me in for a face to face. I come into the office with my game face and ready to talk shop, I was polite, well dressed and on time. The interview went well, lasted over 2 hours and I talked with everyone in the company, all 3 of them (small web firm). I walked out with confidence I had made a good impression. I followed up 2 days later with a thank you email and “looking forward to hearing your decision” which they replied too. Well another week passed and I got no word, so I sent my final email, another short thank you and “looking forward to hearing your decision”, this time no reply. Months later and I have a new job in San Diego now, still no reply. Now I could understand not replying to a resume, or a phone interview, but an in person interview and not giving the person the courtesy of an email or a phone call… very unprofessional. So here small web firm coward, let me write my “not interested” email for you.

Dear Edward,

Thank you for your interest in our company, but we regret to inform you that we decided not to select you for this position. We want to thank you again for your time and the best of luck on your job search.

Thank you,

John Coward

Now was that so hard? Well seemed he could not muster up the words, was almost comparable to getting a text message break up, or the ever hilarious Facebook relationship status change. Guess with all the texting and emails, we forgot how to be people and talk face to face.

The second coward, well I wanted to go into detail, but decided it would be best to just take a lesson from him and not go on a rant.

Well all that crap aside and I am now in San Diego, working for a startup news blog. I am looking forward to what new challenges should come with my new position, and hope to take with me what I have learned from all the talented people I have had the pleasure of working with. So let’s rock this 2010.