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Goodbye YouSendIt

Today was my final day at YouSendIt. Nearly 2 weeks ago, I gave notice that I would be leaving to return to my life as a consultant (on the behalf of HeavyBig).

I joined YouSendIt on June 9 2008 as a consultant with the possibility of joining full-time. I remember the date because my first couple of hours on-site were spent pouring over the just released photos and videos of the then new iPhone 3G. After a couple months as a consultant I was given an offer letter and decided to join the team as a full-time User Interface Designer.

Like every company, we had our ups and are downs, but overall it wasn’t a bad experience and I’m glad I ended up spending time there. YouSendIt employs some very bright individuals and I feel fortunate to have been able to pick their brains on a daily basis.

After my 1-year anniversary at YouSendIt I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on my work. I took some time off and flew to Boston (photos from the trip) to clear my mind and I realized that I might be happier someplace else where I’m able to have more creative freedom. Not too long after I returned to California, I quit with the intention of focusing on my own company, HeavyBig, full-time.

I have no bad feelings towards YouSendIt and I made sure to leave on good terms. It’s not a bad company; I just believe I wasn’t a good fit. I’m sure I’ll drop by every now and then to grab lunch with friends and play some ping-pong.

Now what am I going to do?

By complete coincidence, the morning after I quit I receive a phone call from a company in Palo Alto offering me a contract-to-hire position. It’s a small company that is building a website for cyclists. My involvement with the company may only last a month or it may last years. Either way, it’s a good start.

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