Today I took a leap of faith (no, I’m not playing Assassin’s Creed) at work and resigned. I’ve been a “UI Specialist” in Queensland Government since 2008 (with a stint off in a management role, then project, in 2010) and it’s been an interesting time. Great people, great flexibility (hard to beat working from home 2 days a week!) and some interesting challenges (supporting IE6 was not one of them).
I have known for a long time that it was a great job, and not a career. Some folks can step up to the challenge of middle management in the public service. I’m part awed, part horrified, by their willingness to make the shift—but it’s not for me. I love coding, I love mentoring and now I’m loving animating. I really want to work in that kind of creative space. (You say management is creative? Um. Ok. In the public service? Not my cup of tea, thanks.)
The new life of Ben begins in TWO WEEKS! I’m hunting for the next job—wish me luck 🙂
ps: Resign from a job. Bucket list: tick!
Now, off to throw a frisbee…
Ben Boyle lives here! 
Woop!