At times it is puzzling to me how things that should be relatively easy and simple become complicated. Keep it easy and simple everyone wins. Complicate things and who knows what the results could be.
After nearly six years my time at GrassrootsMusic has come to an end today. Sadly under the worst of all circumstances and eerily much like the last meltdown two years ago. I have neither the strength, inclination or even the oppurtunity to try to save it again. It is odd when the owner of the company wakes up one day and decides not to be in business anymore. We found out on Maundy Thursday that something was up and it has gone on since then… Everyday coming into the office fully realizing it could be our last day.
I suppose i’m at a crossroads. I’ve spent a lot of time in the past six years working on the site and I’m not really sure what to do with all the free time that will soon be available to me. Right now I’m looking for jobs, sending out resumes and hoping for interviews.
eh.. i can’t really type anymore.. but i will be updating this post.
But first a vacation in NYC .. to decompress and unwind..The Summer of John has begun.
May 23rd, 2006 at 4:12 pm
As much as I understand the underlying pain, I say “Three cheers for the Summer of John!”
May 23rd, 2006 at 5:23 pm
doesn’t matter how it ended, you did something amazing over the past six years. a transfer of ownership doesn’t undo that. i’m so glad i got to join you for these last two years, and, as crappy as it was, i’m glad we experienced the past six weeks together. you’re a blessing.
The shifts of Fortune test the reliability of friends.
-Cicero
May 24th, 2006 at 3:09 pm
What better way to commisurate than in NYC with ME? If anyone shares your pain, I do. I’m sad that all things GRM ended as they have, twice. We’ll have to write a book about our experience one day.
May 25th, 2006 at 6:26 am
Too bad “The Smartest Guys in the Room” has already been taken as a title. Speaking of, John…I too know your pain. There are still days I want to go to work for Chevron just because they’ve bought the old Enron building (yeah…call me weird).
May 25th, 2006 at 10:15 am
Having so recently experienced the stinging sensation of losing gainful employment only to rapidly discover better things at the end of that street, I say that whether you know it now or not, you are going to be happier and much better off.
It’s the doctrine of free will; Some companies just don’t want to be saved.
Call me when you get back from NYC. Unemployment and beer can be strangely simultaneous, and often found in close proximity to one another.
May 25th, 2006 at 10:57 am
John,
You know how I feel, buddy. I’m so sorry. You did your best to save it twice, and I’m about to cry, so I’m going to end this. I know God has great things in store for you and your abilities.
Your friend,
Christine
May 27th, 2006 at 11:22 pm
come see me in NM if you get a chance. Or H-town. Well talk later.