not technical

i find that i’m not that technical any longer.  i mean, i understand the technical nuances of projects and the trials and tribulations of implementing a given technology.  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.  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.

i’m currently looking forward to fulfilling this role very soon.  a large corporation has extended an invitation to me, which i’ve accepted.  it is basically a social media architect/strategist role, though they labeled it differently to fit their older job descriptions list.

the opportunity to look at problems and know that i’m the one breaking ground is a huge game changer for me.  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.  that is an eye opener as well as a refreshing idea for me.

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.

desires

i’m realizing that i have a desire to do something different, to find a new way or path. though i’ve been an information technologies guy for a long time, the fascination with technology has morphed into a passion for using technology.

it used to be very fun for me to simply make things work. technology used to be a grand puzzle that required understanding, time, and planning to make things work like we wanted them to. innovation and technological progress has changed that drastically. now it’s quite simple to do things that once required expensive equipment or software; or required extensive knowledge that was outside of most peoples specialties.

information technology used to be a passion. it used to be the fuel for my career, fulfilling adventure and advancement at the same time. alas, it no longer plays that central role. the technology is still “cool”, and the puzzles are still there, but i find them more and more irrelevant to my desires.

new adventures are calling me, and though my income is still dependent on an information technology role, i just don’t have the passion for it. my desires are taking me elsewhere. on to new experiences and new challenges.

thinking ahead

for once i’m thinking and not dwelling. what i mean is that i’m thinking on my next steps in this part of the economy that so many people are afraid of. i’m watching for the opportunities that are always passing by. i’m not afraid of failing.

perhaps that is the strength that is fueling me at this time. when everyone else is stocking their bunker, i’m out scouting, exploring the territories so recently vacated by people too timid to try. to them the sky is falling, or at least looks like it. to me, it’s a grand opportunity to build my world, expand my empire, stake my claim, and reap the rewards for my family and myself.

it’s not that i don’t see the risks – i do. however, i have nothing of value that i can loose, and therefore have the advantage as i plow forward, going where others can’t or won’t at this time.

the other part of the equation is that i don’t believe this crisis to be as bad as it’s being made out to be.