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Next on the horizon

I have a few days off. Then Wednesday I start my new job.

I left the News & Record on Friday late in the day, the next to last time I’ll leave. Monday, I’ll clear out my things.

Wednesday, I’ll start with a fast-growing company located near the airport: Listingbook. The separation had to be quick because my new company is considered a competitor.

What’s Listingbook? Read about us here.

I’m excited. It’s the first time I’ve really stepped outside the cozy confines of the newspaper business. The first time in 23 years, in fact. But I’ve been working hard for the past 11 years to redefine myself, first with a bachelor’s degree in information systems and then with my MBA.

Susan’s excited. The kids? They expressed shock, then proceeded to run around the house and play some more. You gotta love ‘em.

It’s quite a change. More to come.

Comments 10

  1. Mark wrote:

    Congratulations! That’s great news. What are you going to be doing there?

    Posted 29 Sep 2007 at 7:21 am
  2. herb wrote:

    Mark,

    A brief description: “… management and administration of online advertising programs; including but not limited to the scheduling, delivery and measurement of ads …”

    Posted 29 Sep 2007 at 7:41 am
  3. Sue wrote:

    Good-to-hear news! Making a change is difficult but often a great thing. Good company, too! I hope your days are filled with creativity, challenges and a lot of plain old fun with that geek stuff!

    Posted 29 Sep 2007 at 7:55 am
  4. jw wrote:

    Congratulations, I guess.

    I fear change.

    But good for you. Use the few days off to do something productive. Like clean out a closet.

    Posted 29 Sep 2007 at 8:16 am
  5. herb wrote:

    “You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes because that is where the fruit is.”
    - Will Rogers

    Posted 29 Sep 2007 at 4:10 pm
  6. jefe wrote:

    I’m really happy for you, Herb. The paper will certainly miss your expertise. Make sure the new gig doesn’t get in the way of the occassional golf game. Rock on. (By the way, you should feel very honored: This is my first blog post of any kind, anywhere).

    Posted 30 Sep 2007 at 1:13 am
  7. herb wrote:

    Jefe,

    I am honored. No, it won’t get in the way of any golf. In fact, if you’re available, I’ve got a couple of days off next week and we can play then! :-)

    Posted 30 Sep 2007 at 10:40 am
  8. Nancy McLaughlin wrote:

    I hate to see you go. Talent is always missed. I know you will do well with the new gig — thank God we still have Susan! :)

    Posted 02 Oct 2007 at 9:31 am
  9. Mark Binker wrote:

    I was wondering why everything suddenly decided to go offline this week. Now I know why.

    Posted 02 Oct 2007 at 8:49 pm
  10. Mark Binker wrote:

    Oh, and congratulations.

    Posted 02 Oct 2007 at 8:50 pm