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		<dc:creator>Rick Mahn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[i find that i’m not that technical any longer.&#160; i mean, i understand the technical nuances of projects and the trials and tribulations of implementing a given technology.&#160; however, i no longer desire to be on the burning technical edge for the sake of technology.
no, i long to play the part i’ve created for myself.&#160; [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ajwaters.wordpress.com&blog=3691138&post=53&subd=ajwaters&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p>i find that i’m not that technical any longer.&#160; i mean, i understand the technical nuances of projects and the trials and tribulations of implementing a given technology.&#160; however, i no longer desire to be on the burning technical edge for the sake of technology.</p>
<p>no, i long to play the part i’ve created for myself.&#160; i’m really the visionary guy who keeps watch on what’s changing, what’s new and how it fits with the needs of an organization.</p>
<p>i’m currently looking forward to fulfilling this role very soon.&#160; a large corporation has extended an invitation to me, which i’ve accepted.&#160; it is basically a social media architect/strategist role, though they labeled it differently to fit their older job descriptions list.</p>
<p>the opportunity to look at problems and know that i’m the one breaking ground is a huge game changer for me.&#160; i no longer have to think about which bits to twiddle, rather i get to figure out both the long and short term strategies for a fortune 500 company.&#160; that is an eye opener as well as a refreshing idea for me.</p>
<p>i look forward to the new challenges, knowing that i don’t have to jump up at 3am to answer a ‘server down’ page. my how times change.</p>
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