First new job in 9 years

Assorted thoughts and observations:

• Inheriting a computer sucks. I'd much rather get a clean Windows install and have to go through the trouble of installing other software myself. I have a way I like my computer/operating system laid out, and it's not the same as my predecessor.
• The training period you go through for a new job is disheartening. I'm really excited to get to the real work of the job, but I'm going to feel rather useless for the next week or so as I get up to speed with everything.
• It's kind of funny trying to pick up on what sort of behavior is ok. I like listening to music while I work; it helps me focus. But I don't really see other people listening. Is it safe? Screw it, where's my iPod?

Superscape!

After nearly 9 years of working at CSU San Marcos I'm moving on to a new job. I started there as a student in my freshman year and became a full time staff member in 2003. (Right about when I dropped out, actually. :))

I cannot begin to express how much I've learned at CSUSM. Not in my classes; the stuff I cared about I tended to learn before it came up in class. But working within the IT department allowed me an incredible amount of latitude to explore new things. I owe the people I worked with quite a bit, and leaving them is more painful that I expected.

Monday, I start work at Superscape. I've wanted to make video games since the first time I played one (I'm thinking 86 or 87, but my memory's a bit fuzzy. It was Chopper Command on the Atari 2600). I'm finally getting the chance. I won't be on the creative side for now; strictly bug fixing/deployment, but it's still a start.

A new chapter in my life begins!