I have a new job.. and I'm off to America!

[iceman]

Hi guys

Thanks for all your recent support and feedback after being made redundant and having the skin cancer cut out.

The good news is - I've just landed myself a new job!

I'm now the Product Manager - Software at RPData (http://www.rpdata.com/) in Sydney. It's a great role - plenty of opportunity to make my mark in a fast growing company, and it's still in the Real Estate Software industry, so everything I've learned over the past 2.5 years at my previous company is still relevant! :)

What's more, I start on Monday, and on my first day, I've got to fly to America! I'll be there for a week, in Sacramento and San Francisco!

I've never been overseas before, so this is huge.. and rushed! But I can't wait.

Thanks again for your support. Things are looking up now, and hopefully I can get back into Astronomy once life settles down a bit!

Cheers

[renormalised]

Congrats Mike!!!!:):)

Whilst you're in the States, it might pay to do a bit of "astroshopping":):)

Grab a few "cheap" bargains:):)

[multiweb]

Quick - let's open a shopping thread and we can all make our list for a bulk order. Hope you have massive luggages Mike! :)

[Barrykgerdes]

Congratulations on the new job Mike. Overseas trips can be a bit daunting for anyone the first time. Having someone to meet you helps.

How much excess baggage do you get allowed. You used to be able to convert it to unaccompanied baggage and get about 5 times as much. Be carefull of your CC don't get more than I can afford.

Barry

[Lester]

All the best Mike, I can only emagine the excitement. The jetlag can be a real bugga; hope you don't get it.

[troypiggo]

Congratulations on falling on your feet! Can't get better than that!

[Omaroo]

Good stuff Mike. Congrats - sounds ideal for you.

I used to fly to New York every couple of weeks for 3 years. It's the additional LA to NY leg that delivers the worst jet lag, not the Sydney/LA or LA/Sydney legs. You won't sleep a wink anyway. New job, international travel - good luck with the zzzzz's. LOL! Take lots of books with you on the iPad.

Get back to astronomy? MMmmmm... me thinks you'll be busier than ever at work.

[erick]

Rule number one - don't take a family size toothpaste tube in your carry-on - you'll lose it! (I know! :sadeyes: )

Great news about the job! Have a great trip!

[astroron]

Mike Enjoy the trip.
Enjoy the job.
I hope all goes well.
Cheers:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

Wonderful news Mike.
gee you're going to be rushing to get a passport through in time.
Jet lag is the pits, if you can stay awake until it's bedtime in your time zone, that should nail it on the head.

[mozzie]

well done !!! work in this country is'nt a problem if your good at your trade....theres plenty of work opportunities.and as all have been saying re:astro just take the time to look up and see the northern hemisphere

weell done again mike

[DiamondDust]

OMG! See things do happen for a reason! Congratulations and all the best for the future :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

Congratulations Mike! I pray it all goes extraordinarily well for ya mate!

Baz.

[Robh]

Great news, Mike!
All the best in your new venture.

Regards, Rob.

[h0ughy]

great news Mike - hope you negotiated new moon off time, and full moon bonus's

[spacezebra]

Hi mike

Great news, congrats.

Cheers Petra d.

[Octane]

:thumbsup:

H

[casstony]

You'll enjoy San Francisco - interesting geography, architecture and culture.

[Kal]

Excellent News Mike!

I have been to SF twice, you will love the place! Hopefully you get some free time in the evenings to check out some of the great attractions like Fishermans wharf, where you can grab a clam chowder in a sourbread soupbowl, you won't regret it!

[chrisp9au]

Great news Mike,

An opportunity to do some Sidewalk Astronomy?!?

Cheers :thumbsup:
Chris

[Matt Wastell]

Congratulations Mike - I missed your recent hurdles! Good luck and travel safe.

[sheeny]

:thumbsup:
Congratulations Mike!

First chance to see Polaris, eh?:P I managed to find it when I was in Canada a couple of years ago... through a sucker hole in 3 weeks of clouds:lol:... but I got it.:D

Al.

[Paddy]

Congratulations, Mike. Great to have such a quick turnaround after being made redundant. Obviously your talents are recognised. Hope you have a great trip.

[[1ponders]]

Excellent Mike. Fantastic news


I haven't read the other posts but I certainly hope someone said; "while your over there, PICK UP A MEADE!!!!!"

[Suzy]

Hi Mike,

Things always get better, given a bit of time, and in your case it happened very quickly indeed! I had no doubt you would go on to better things.:thumbsup:
Congratulations, and enjoy America, and their skies. :)

All the best,
Suzy.

[DavidU]

Well done Mike !
Can you pick up an AP 150 APO for me???? LOL

[acropolite]

Congratulations Mike, enjoy the trip, might be a chance to bring back some Astro goodies.:cheers:

[spearo]

Congratulations!
Have a great trip and how do we score "promotional licences" for the RPDATA ?
;):D:rofl:
frank

[scopemankit]

All the best Mike, enjoy the job, the trips and your health!

[wavelandscott]

Congratulations Mike!

While I am living on the East Coast I do travel West regularly, don't hesitate to let me know if I can be of assistance to you when you come north!

[Ric]

Woo Hoo, top stuff Mike

Have a great trip mate.

Cheers

[mswhin63]

Good on ya Mike, have a nice trip too (lucky) :)

[Rick Petrie]

Good on you Mike, I'm sure you will enjoy your new position and new opportunities.
That 14 hour flight from Sydney to LA/San Fran. will be a bit daunting the first time but you will enjoy it. It is hard to sleep but try to get some as you will feel better the next day.
There is a lot of light pollution in California but if you can get away inland a bit you might see some of the northern sky.
Good luck and congratulations. See you at Lostock.:thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

Well, well, there ya go ;) :thumbsup:

Mike

[supernova1965]

Glad to hear about the job have a great time in the USA and keep a photo log to show on your return:thumbsup:

[RobF]

Hope you've got your passport sorted!
Congrats Mike. Say hi to Polaris for us too....

[xstream]

Congratulations on the new job Mike. Enjoy the trip and make the most of it!

[Kevnool]

Great stuff Mike.
Cheers Kev.

[Jeffkop]

The saying ... one door shuts, another door opens comes to mind Mike ... mind you ... THATS what happens when your proactive in your pursuits. Well done and I hope the new position is everything you want it to be ... just be careful now in the States ... dont go broke saving money will you.

Best of Luck

[M54]

Sorry to hear about your previous troubles Mike, but it sounds like there's been a fantastic turnaround.
Have a great trip.:)

[Jen]

:clap::clap::clap:

Wooohooooo good on ya Mike
All the best for the future :thumbsup::thumbsup:

:cool::cool::cool:

[casstony]

There's a very worthwhile railroad museum in Sacramento if you have time.

[DavidTrap]

Enjoy the new opportunities.

DT

[gary]

Hi Mike,

Congratulations on the new job, enjoy your trip and be sure to look the other
way before crossing the street there.

Best Regards

Gary & Mai

[Esseth]

That's awesome, i love RPData, we use it all the time at work :D

[SkyViking]

Congratulations on such a fast and promising outcome. That didn't take long :D And enjoy your time overseas, travelling is great fun!

[starlooker]

Congrats on the new job! :thumbsup:

[lacad01]

Well done Mike, that sounds great! All the best with the trip, take care.
Adam

[WadeH]

That was fast!! Well done Mike and all the best. Overseas on your first day, jealous big time. :2thumbs:

[iceman]

Thanks to everyone for your comments, support and feedback - it's really appreciated.

It's great to know I have a community of friends here on IceInSpace to share news with - both good and bad.

I'm glad to have found a great role so quickly. I had 2 job offers in 2 days, which was great to be able to compare the roles and choose the one that I wanted most. I also end up with a pay rise, get a new laptop, iphone and probably an ipad too :)

It's also great to know that my skills and experience are in demand. It's a huge blow getting made redundant, but I did feel confident that I had a good chance of finding something quickly - as long as the job market was strong.

It definitely will be busy for the next few months, coming up to speed with the new business and a new role - IISAC will be a welcome break in it I'm sure :)

I'll be certainly taking my camera along to the US - hopefully I'll get some time to use it but by the looks of the agenda, it doesn't look like there'll be a lot of it!

Cheers guys

[beren]

:thumbsup: great news Mike, enjoy the trip and all the best with the new role congratulations