done

last tuesday was my last day working at consumerreview. actually, it was my last day working anywhere for the next 370ish days. it’s a pretty crazy thing to know that you dont have any serious obligations for that long of a time. the three day weekend came and went, and i dont have to go back to work, nor do i have to go back to work next week, or next month, or even 3 months from now. if i think about it, when was the last time i’ve had a whole year off with no work to do? i guess it was back before kindergarten… 23 years ago. it’s all really bizarre.

although i’m glad not to have any work to do for the next year, it definitely was abit sad to leave CR. i really enjoyed working there, i really like the people, and the atmosphere of the place was always really cool. i’m definitely gonna miss some stuff about it.

this was my goodbye email to CR:

“hey everybody,

i just wanted to drop a note to say that it’s been an awesome time working here. when i finished college 5 years ago, i was hoping to find a job where i could work w/ computers and make good money, but at the same time not have to be a corporate drone. consumerreview was pretty much perfect for that. i remember my first day here, it was in the old santa clara office, and there weren’t even enough desks for everyone. we were all crowded in this room and the whole day all i could hear was people telling jokes, and Forrest and capm making fun of each other. everything about CR was just so *chill*. i knew from the very start that this would be a totally fun environment to work in. what other company has people riding mountain bikes inside the office?? so anyways, i had fun working w/ all of you and i’ll definitely keep you posted on where i’m at and what i’m doing around the world.”

*v