Snow

It actually thawed disturbingly quickly. I opted to work from home today anyway, as I'd already figured today would be a short day. Go remote desktop. I have to say that on days like this, I do appreicate my job - I can occasionally do it from the comfort of my couch, although not often. I've got a bad feeling that one of my machines didn't pick up the network card drivers properly, though, and may subsequently be offline (argh).

I do admit this job has it's perks, but I'm not particularly passionate about the industry in general anymore. I like computers - I might daresay I even love them. It's actually a lot of why I'd eventually like out, as I'd like to keep liking computers, instead of waking up one day crazy with anger that I'm still sitting in front of one all day long.

I'd always thought I'd stick with the company I'm with, but frankly, I've come to realize that it isn't the great place I always thought it was. Maybe I'm a bit jaded after years in the industry, but then I see sites like this and I'm not so sure: http://minimsft.blogspot.com. There's a lot on there that fits in completely with what I've been feeling about life at the company.

I hope that I'm not complaining too much - honestly, if this is the worst thing I can complain about, I'm doing well. I've got a house, hobbies I love, and lots of promise for the future; I'm pretty sure I'll do fine at whatever I put my mind to. As is, I've survived years at a competitive company without any degree to speak of, and I've only got this far by being really damn stubborn and willing to accept input. Being determined and willing to adapt can translate to just about anything.

Time to put the nose back to the grindstone.