Bittersweet Summer
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, the right team... only th