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Bittersweet Summer

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  Few things in my adult life have been more difficult and emotional than making a career/life decision that I knew was no doubt going to crush my kids. At some point early in 2019, I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt it was time for me to move on from PerfectServe. I started having conversations in the market and putting myself out there. I knew I wasn't going to jump ship unless it was for the right role... right company.. right town... preferably Knoxville...  In the midst of all that, I inherited - or was handed - a data center migration... And 2019 turned into the lowest point and most difficult year in my professional career.  Anyway...  I tried for a long time to find a job that didn't require us to move - because I knew it was going to be soul crushing for 3 of my favorite people on the planet. At some point, early in 2020, the right opportunity showed up... good company, the right role ... the perfect role, really...  the right compensation, t...