Eeek.
After a few days of trying to figure out what my next step is (and contemplating career changes), I decided that I have to stay in the computer field.
After being at the same company for six years, my web development skills may be a bit stale. I've decided to fix that the best way ever: by developing the best genealogy website I can. The website I've been dying to build for years but couldn't for whatever reason.
This website will overwrite what I currently have at GarrisonFamilyRoots.com. I will also be eventually be moving this blog over there (and onto the WordPress platform).
This will be a process... but it will also be incredibly therapeutic and rewarding for me. I'm looking forward to it!
On one hand, I'm hoping it's a great way to showcase my talents and possibly gain the attention of possible future employers (if my snarky attitude doesn't frighten them off). On the other... I really hope to make it THE place for others researching my lines to meet, share, and learn!
Wow! Scary stuff about your job! Best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think we're going to be ok!
ReplyDeleteHi Daphne,
ReplyDeleteI'm a computer programmer too and I've been through both redundancy and 'displacement' due to off-shoring. Another opportunity will come up! I'm currently a DBA LOL!
I see you picked TNG as the basis of your new site - how would you rate the application? I'm considering either TNG or webtrees...
I LOVE TNG. Highly recommend. It has a very polished look (despite my current site... no time to really personalize yet).
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