A Fresh Start!

Well, Derrick is officially unemployed! No one can call him into the office this weekend. He turned in his work laptop so he can't do anything from home. He doesn't have any work deadlines that are looming or any meetings to prepare for on Monday. This weekend he has nothing to think about but enjoying two days of unattached bliss. Just two days though because first thing Monday morning he starts with his new company!

Most people have already heard this but I am so proud to announce that Derrick has accepted a job with Microsoft and will start Monday. He started the application process in June and went through some strenuous interviews. They offered him the job on the first business day after his in person interview!

I was traveling home from a girls weekend and remember sitting on the plane after having just landed and listening to him tell me about his offer. I was so excited and so proud of him. Derrick is incredible at what he does and I was so thrilled that Microsoft recognized the asset he would be to their company.

Derrick had his last day at SMT on Friday and I know it was tough for him. SMT is based out of Durham and is a really cool company. They do on-screen graphics for sports. You know that yellow line on the football field? Or the clock and score at the top of the baseball game you're watching? Chances are SMT had a hand in it. SMT really offered Derrick the opportunity to grow into a leadership position and was a huge part of preparing Derrick for this next career step. He met tons of fantastic people there and he is as sad to say goodbye to them as they are to him. The good thing is we can all keep in touch and we plan too!

This next career move is going to be great for our little family and the potential is endless! Microsoft is one of those "holy grail" companies for software engineers that really offers a lot of growth potential and longevity.

I am so proud of him! I always am so proud of him! I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us!