Job Market

I remember my first foray into the job market. I'm not talking about my brief but awesome stint at Bruegger's Bagels (0-Cream Cheese in 1.8 seconds), I'm talking about my post-college days. I had the benefit of graduating in 2002 - worst job market since the depression. So I didn't (and still don't to some degree) know what I wanted to do, and the market didn't want me, but now the market is good. I've accumulated some contacts, I have more experience, the cache of a failed Hedge Fund on my resume, and a nice starting salary - but alas, I'm not happy in my current role. A quick email to an old boss and 2 interviews later I find myself with a job offer! I love it when things like this work out - and I'll make as much or more than when I worked at ye olde hedge fund!
Not only will there be more money, but I think they'll will be career direction! Gone are the days of studing for (and failing) CFA, now I can concentrate on client interaction and learning more programming. Not to mention this gives me a nice excuse to pick up some new shirts and ties, and maybe even a new suit or two! Well, I'm in a good mood! Me and my lovely fiancee are off to New York on Friday for a whirlwind gastro-tour and all is well in the world!

Let's just hope a bus doesn't hit me as I leave my building tonight - I'll be extra careful!