Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Feeling Brave
So I have been thinking lately about what I am going to do. At the moment still no offers, but the promise of one, which I would probably take. However, I am not pushing the offer process because I do want to see what else is out there. I have to remember sometimes that I am in my prime and should be the one to choose what to do and not circumstances choosing for me. On a phone interview on Monday I was asked the standard, where do you see yourself in 5 years. Back in the day I would have answered something cheesy like - in a management position. This time around I am like the guy in Meet the Parents who isn't a doctor even though he passed the tests because he likes nursing. So I told the guy - well since I have been CEO and have done everything in a company I can safely say that I would like to continue to be a hands on software architect. That is the best answer to give when talking to small to medium sized companies proving I am not after their jobs. I should find out tomorrow if I get a second interview.
This all segways into Goals. This past week I have heard the word goal by my business coach, an interviewer and Dave Ramsey. What is your yearly goal? A goal has to be achievable and measurable. Like, make RideSearch go from 9,000 users to 20,000 users, release RideSearch 3.0 by Earth Day, lose 40 pounds this year and other such things. Then you are supposed to figure out how to achieve it.
As I was thinking about how to achieve it an idea crossed my mind. Since I have 2 weeks left at the Boy Scouts maybe I should pitch RideSearch to the CEO? I have never heard of anyone going directly to the CEO for anything. I don't even know if he is in the building. Should I go up the chain through my bosses or just stop by the office and grab a minute of his time? It is kind of scary and I wonder, how should I approach it. The biggest thing that comes to mind is what do you have to lose? Just in doing this I am proving that I am brave enough to stand in front of corporate giants. That in itself would be an accomplishment. But I must prepare for such a meeting and have a pitch.
Right now I am reading How to talk to anyone:92 ways to increase your conversation. So far I have learned to have good posture, keep eye contact and slowly smile. Maybe once I have finished this book I will be brave enough to meet the big wigs. We shall see.
Exercise: 15 minutes treadmill (I was tired)
Weight: N/A
This all segways into Goals. This past week I have heard the word goal by my business coach, an interviewer and Dave Ramsey. What is your yearly goal? A goal has to be achievable and measurable. Like, make RideSearch go from 9,000 users to 20,000 users, release RideSearch 3.0 by Earth Day, lose 40 pounds this year and other such things. Then you are supposed to figure out how to achieve it.
As I was thinking about how to achieve it an idea crossed my mind. Since I have 2 weeks left at the Boy Scouts maybe I should pitch RideSearch to the CEO? I have never heard of anyone going directly to the CEO for anything. I don't even know if he is in the building. Should I go up the chain through my bosses or just stop by the office and grab a minute of his time? It is kind of scary and I wonder, how should I approach it. The biggest thing that comes to mind is what do you have to lose? Just in doing this I am proving that I am brave enough to stand in front of corporate giants. That in itself would be an accomplishment. But I must prepare for such a meeting and have a pitch.
Right now I am reading How to talk to anyone:92 ways to increase your conversation. So far I have learned to have good posture, keep eye contact and slowly smile. Maybe once I have finished this book I will be brave enough to meet the big wigs. We shall see.
Exercise: 15 minutes treadmill (I was tired)
Weight: N/A
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