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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom
I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.
Monthly Archives: September 2007
I had a talk with my boss’ boss
My boss’ boss called me today on my mobile phone because my boss told him that I was leaving the company. I was working from home. Interestingly enough, this was the first time I talked to him in my year … Continue reading
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Telling a teammate you are resigning
Tomorrow, I get the “great pleasure” of telling my lone teammate that I am leaving the company in a couple of weeks. I actually like my teammate quite a bit. He is a good guy; tries to be humorous. He … Continue reading
So what type of business am I going to go into?
Let me just answer the question first. Here is the short list: Micro-ISV Software Consultant/Contractor Partnerhip So, the first question on *your* mind should be “You are quitting your day job, and you don’t know what you business is going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Entrepreneurship, Micro ISV, Software, starting a business
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Things I Take For Granted in the Corporate World
Boy, the things you take for granted when working for a corporation: Health insurance, maybe even dental, for you and family A retirement plan set up for you Business and personal liability insurance — or lack thereof as it is … Continue reading
Goodbye Corporate America, Hello ???
I gave notice to my current employer today. My last day is either October 5 or 12. I gave it a year (I was contractually obligated to do this, but also a year seems like a good round number anyway). … Continue reading