I know I have some fans out there who are wondering, "Where has Eric been?" This post is for both of you.
I have taken a new job with The Man, a.k.a. the Federal Government. (As opposed to The Moon, which was my previous employer.) My new position is with a large government agency that I will call the Nameless Entity, because a) most of my work will be on classified computer systems; and b) I don't want anyone googling me by searching on the agency's name, and returning this blog. Basically, I don't want to get into trouble.
The change is a good one. For one thing, I don't have to be "on call" in the evenings and weekends, which my wife appreciates. It's a little more money, not a huge amount, but I certainly won't complain. My building is in a good location and my commute was shortened by about 10 minutes, unless they move my desk to some other building (The Man always likes to keep you guessing.)
I'll post more soon, I promise.
Well, The Man is a step down from The God, one must say.
Working for Man and Moon! Very funny, Eric! Congrats on the new job!
Eric posting "Where is Eric" is kind of like Bob Dole saying "Where is Bob Dole"
Eric,
You do realize who your boss might be in three months? Given the choice, Bob Do--er--TPFKAAC would rather work for the Moon.
Congrats on the new job!
Now that Eric's no longer earning a living on the Moon, we'll look forward to hearing more about his experiences there. Are there enough amusing stories for an article?
Eric, a little bird told me that government workers aren't allowed to be involved in politicking. Does this mean that perhaps the Eric Johnson Vast Right Wing Conspiracy has come to an end forever? If so, praise God for getting you a government job.
Nathan,
Maybe you should try a government job too.
Ah, but I am a contractor. That means I can fully participate in the political process, so long as I don't imply that The Man endorses my views. Also, I can have other contractors take me to expensive restaurants, and give me gifts and other finery.
Thanks for all the congratulations. Richard, I have enough stories to fill a small book. My sole concern is that I would want to write something that would not reflect badly on my co-workers, many of whom are talented and hard-working, and true friends.