So I Started a New Job Today...

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.softspb.com/press/pressreleases/2002/dec04.html' target='_blank'>http://www.softspb.com/press/pressr...2002/dec04.html</a><br /><br /></div>I started a new job today, and it will have an impact on this site and potentially how you view my work on it, so I wanted to be completely up-front about this so no one can accuse me of hiding anything...because there's always someone who will try to. :wink:<br /><br />As of today, I'm the new Vice President of Marketing for Spb Software House. :D The link above goes to the press release. I'm really excited about this for a few reasons: they're a very talented group of coders who have churned out some excellent applications in the past year, and I'm going to have an opportunity to represent their work in the community. I have a lot of ideas for ways in which software companies can work with enthusiast sites, so if you are a Webmaster for a Pocket PC site, you'll likely be hearing from me in the next few weeks. It's also quite a thrill to have a job where I can leverage my Pocket PC knowledge and pay my heating bill at the same time. Cool!<br /><br />I'm going to have input into application features as well, and will be acting as a product manager of sorts for their Palbum line of products. I'm a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0735618739/jasondunn-20/">digital media geek</a>, as most of you know, so the opportunity to create the ultimate digital media tool is very appealing. That way when I complain about it missing a feature, I'll have no one to blame but myself. :lol:<br /><br />What will this change on Thoughts? Not much. Spb understands that by hiring me they're not "hiring" Thoughts in any way, and we'll continue to run it as before. My goals in this regard are two-fold:<br /> <br />• Spb news will be posted on by someone other than me.<br />• Spb software reviews will be written by our reviewer team - not me.<br /><br />If I do post on Spb news, say a new release of an application that I helped create, you'll know it - I won't pretend that I'm an impartial observer. In fact, I'll likely be asking for feedback from you on Spb products now and then - feedback is never lacking from Thoughts readers, and if you're willing to give it, I'm willing to listen.<br /><br />So there you have it. What do you think?

[Mr. PPC]

I think it is great that you have been dragged off the street and into an office. :-)

Congrats on the new job.

[Isaac]

Let me be the second to congratulate you, and I agree SPB has some awesome talent. I personally feel you will be ethical and do not see any reason for anyone else to feel otherwise. Good luck and I wish you the best in your new endevour. BTW I don't have a heating bill, just a perk of living in AZ :wink:

[24va]

Congrats on the new job!!!

[brianchris]

As well, congrats on the new job.

Very interesting (ironic, weird) that you start a new marketing job the same day we (at thoughts) discover a marketing blunder with the Viewsonic memory. Set the marketing world straight Jason....go get em :wink:

-Brian

[peterawest]

Very nice Jason.

I'm looking forward to seeing what new ideas make it into real applications. This should be good.

[shawnc]

Jason,

Some folks just like to complain. They complain about having nothing to complain about. Having a job allows one to pay their bills. It does not necessarily compromise their integrity.

You have done a tremendous job with this site. Congratulations on your promotion. I'm sure you will do just fine.

[enemy2k2]

Congratulations :!: :D :way to go:

[bdeli]

Congrats Jason...so we might be expecting a photoshop or premiere tool coming on a pda soon??

[James]

:!: CONGRATS! :!:

[QYV]

I appreciate the full disclosure very much - it's great that you have taken the time to make sure everything is aboveboard. I strongly applaud the measures you've put in place with the Spb news postings and reviews coming from team members other than yourself, as that makes me confident I can continue to rely on Pocket PC Thoughts for unbiased coverage on all PPC applications, including those by Spb.

Best of luck with your new endeavor!

[Rob Alexander]

Congratulations, Jason! I can't wait until the first time you get to say, 'It's not a bug; it's a feature.' :wink: Seriously, way to go! :way to go:

[Tom Eichers]

Congrats Jason.

Of course you have now gone to the Dark Side - Marketing

The bane of us Service Type Guys. :D

[Mike Temporale]

Congrats :!:

As a deveolper, I know what it's like to get the 'perfect' job that mixes your talents and your interestes into one. I know that I'm always looking for the next contract, and trying to talk clients into doing some dev on the PPC platform. Then I can play around all day AND get paid. :D

[bbarker]

Having played similar VP roles for a categories I loved, I can say you should have loads of fun and a great experience. Congratulations.

Q: What's the difference between Sales and Marketing?

A: Marketing knows when they're lying.

[msprague]

Congratulations! You have landed the job many here dream of.
I am a bit disappointed that you only managed to tie in a single link to your book though. :wink:

[McDeb]

Congratulations Jason. This is great news! I'm sure you will make an already impressive software company even better. Which of course, is good news for us too!

[Sheynk]

Congrats, Im really glad that things are looking up for you. Good Luck!

[Shadowcat]

Congratulations! :P

[van_mierlo]

Congrats Jason...do they pick up the latest and latest ppc's for you to to test the softwares :lol:

[Seraph1024]

I am new here but I have been following/reading this forum/site for ages. Congrets!

[ThomasC22]

Just adding to the congrats :D (I hope they didn't make you right your own "welcome" press release :))

[mike6024]

Congratulations on the job, Jason. Sounds very cool. Isn't it great being able to use pocket pc's at work all day long and getting paid for it? We're some of the lucky ones! :D

[pschultz]

Congrats :!:

[st63z]

No, no congrats, you must SUFFER for you passion, didn't ya know!? ;) (j/k)

(And psst, maybe you guys can get Spb to host PPCThoughts.)

[alan williams]

Bully for you, Jason.

Keep your stick on the ice. :wink:

[chrisnian]

:beer: Congratulations Jason - You'll do a great job! :beer:

Thanks for the full disclosure statement... We appreciate your honesty. :werenotworthy:

President of vice - what an interesting job. :grinning devil:

Cheers.

Ian

[vincentsiaw]

congrats jason, may you enjoy your new job!

[Certified Optimist]

:x-mas: Congratulations Jason! :x-mas:

There's nothing that beats the feeling of starting a new job! - next to leaving the last one... :wink:

[Daniel]

Congratulations on your new job Jason, I'm sure you'll do well and maintain your integrity to boot. :)

I agree with the earlier poster, I can't wait for "It's a feature not a bug". :)

I also don't pay for heating, NYC and all. :)

Daniel

[Jeff from MS]

Jason, congratulations!!! Looking forward to working with you!

[RKosin]

Congrats are in order for one who begins with a statement of honesty...but than again isn't that always been found to be the practice of this site...careful, we're almost ready for a group hug :roll:

[yada88]

I think it is great and I congradulate you. I check out the site no less than 10 times a day, and love the work that you and your team do. I am happy that you will now have a job like this where you can put your know how to good use. I wish you luck in your new job, and if anyone thinks you are being biased, I'll slap em for ya =-)

PS. I am realizing that all my posts are in some way militant. Oh well

[PhatCohiba]

Hope that you embrace the challenges your position affords you. 8) 8)

[dazz]

GREAT to hear Jason. :D

Let's see...a full time job...a part time job...a family...YIKES!!

All the best Jason!!

dazz
BTW, you hiring yet? :wink:

[l0o5er]

congratulations Jason

I'm pleased to see you realising a return from the massive investments you have made into the Pocket PC community. Its also good to see you connecting up with what seems to me to be quite a professional "crowd". From my small amount of contact with Spb I've been very impressed with them. I hope they're paying you lots of money

warm regards

Mitch

[Julio]

Congratulations!

It is so rare to find a job that combines work with a passionate hobby. I envy you. Also, I have used some of their software in the past and I have been very pleased - so it seems like a good bunch of professionals to be associated with. I hope it works out for you in the best way. :D

Julio

[Don Sorcinelli]

A Pocket PC advocate and an enthusiast teams up with a company that creates great Pocket PC software. Hmm... should this be the new Websters definition of "win-win" :wink:

Congratulations, Jason. Well deserved.

We have quickly developed a very nice relationship with the folks over at Spb. It can only get better now. :D

DonS

[John Cody]

Congrats - I'm sure your talent will be a tremendous asset to the company :)

[Hugh Nano]

Congrats, Jason!

Really appreciate the full disclosure and the careful measures you've taken, even though, knowing you, they are probably unnecessary! Enjoy your new job!

[Foo Fighter]

Congrats Jason! :D

[Take1]

Kudos, Jason!

[Janak Parekh]

Wait a second here. So, now...

- You use a Pocket PC.
- Your wife uses a Pocket PC.
- Your day job is in Pocket PC software.
- Your hobby is maintaining a Pocket PC site.

Can we just call you Jason "Pocket" Dunn? ;)

Why can't I be so lucky? :D

--bdj

p.s. Of course, congrats and good luck.

[Hans the Hedgehog]

Congrats, Jason!

Good luck in your new job,
Hans.

[Rirath]

Congrats man. Hope you have a good time.

[JvanEkris]

Congratulations !

Jaap
Moderator Dutch Pocket PC Club.

[mvoosten]

:beer: Congrats Jason

Mike

[Eos]

You did an oustanding job with thoughts, so I guess I gotta run and buy me some Spb shares. Best wishes man ! 8)

[fyiguy]

It is always good to see people get a job that will really enjoy, and benefit others!!!

The people at SPB are great and I am sure you will fit right in!!!

You are definitely one of the hardest working people in the PocketPC Community and I am sure your work ethic will carry over nicely at SPB.

I will put a plug in for spb. The have some very informative developer sites that they run. One is for the PocketPC and one for the Smartphone. If you are a developer check 'em out...

PocketPC Developer Network (http://www.pocketpcdn.com/)
Smartphone Developer Network (http://www.smartphonedn.com/)

Again, Congratulations Jason!!! :D

[Ken Mattern]

Congratulations, Jason. Isn't it great to have a job where they pay you for your addiction? As I like to say, it's like them giving you crack cocain and then paying you for taking it! :wink: 8O

Just remember one thing, you still have a wife and a home, spend some time there.

Good luck

Ken

[Perry Reed]

Congratulations!

Speaking of the team of reviewers... Awhile back some of us (well, I did anyway) "auditioned" to become members of that team. Any idea when we'll know if we made it??

[pruhawk]

Congratulations.

Your new position will only serve to make this site stronger. We all appreciate your ethics and desire to improve the Pocket PC product.

[Bob Anderson]

Congratulations are in order Jason--

Your honesty and upfrontness (if that's a word) are simply unparalleled! That's why this site is the one I use for about 95% of my Pocket PC news and info. needs!!!

I hope you enjoy your new job... but please, keep Pocket PC Thoughts alive :D

[Peter Foot]

Congrats from the UK. Best of luck in your new job.

Peter

[blade_of_narsil]

Happy for you. Post whatever you want. We're not a bunch of ninnies that think you are the all knowing God, we always take what you say and think for ourselves. You just happen to be right most of the time.
Thanks for being up front about it all. And I think they landed a real expert in the field, congrats.

[Ed Hansberry]

We're not a bunch of ninnies that think you are the all knowing God, we always take what you say and think for ourselves.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Great way to sum it up. We don't claim to be consumer reports. Jason still has, after 3-4 face lifts of the site, "Daily News, Views, Rants and Raves" in the title. We do our best to tell it like it is - from the V35 issues to Orange SPV lockdowns Andy just posted on and try to have fun at the same time.

The "ninnies" might disagree though. :wink:

[anthonymoody]

Congratulations on the move :)

Sorry if this has come up already in the thread, but when you get there, would you please crack the whip on them to make the SPB full screen keyboard word flawlessly with the XDA?

Thanks!
TM

[Jimmy Dodd]

'bout time you got a real job, you slacker!

:D

[Heavy Eddie]

Jason, I primarily lurk around thoughts... but I would like to say congrats on the new job.

[Daniel]

'bout time you got a real job, you slacker!

Yeah! I'll say! :P

Daniel

[sweetpete]

Congrats with the job.

How are you going to deal with the "commute" to work? 8O

[mccollin]

Grea to hear you got a new gig, Jason.... your new job and product ideas are of interest to pdaPhoneHome.com!

[MBurch]

congrats! Make sure SPD still develops for those of us still clinging to our PPC2000 MIPS devices!

[yawanag]

Ya-Hoo!!! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving person!!! Hey, Jason, once you're there and get your feet wet or a little clout :P see if you can get the Spb Full Screen Keyboard upgraded to work on the T-Mobile. They promised, but haven't done it yet. I miss my keyboard :evil:

[serpico]

Congrats.
You flying alot to Germany and Russia or can you do the job from here?

[DrtyBlvd]

Ditto all of the above :D

Now, 'Give us a job' ? :wink:

[klinux]

More congratulations!

[JMountford]

Good luck in the new job. Hopefully you won't complain about bills anymore. :D

[jpf]

good luck

[RLBorg]

NOW you have more money for the site! ;) Congrats. :)

With 7 pages of congrats, doesn't seem you will get to many complaints! :)

[GregWard]

Congrats to you for the job and congrats to spb for getting you! Thanks for the honesty too.

[Bob S]

Lets see now

New House

New Wife

New Job

Only needs one more for the grand slam.

New Kid 8O :lol: :shocked!:

[Jason Dunn]

"so we might be expecting a photoshop or premiere tool coming on a pda soon??"

You never know. :wink: But, like all good marketing people, I can't discuss unreleased products. :lol:

"'It's not a bug; it's a feature.'"

If I ever say that, you have my permission to give me a good public trashing. What I might say, however, is "It's not a bug, it's a design decision." :wink:

"How are you going to deal with the commute to work?"

Spb is in Russia, but I'll do what I've always done: work from my computer. :D

"Hopefully you won't complain about bills anymore."

I think one thing that all human beings have in common is that we all complain about bills - even millionares will complain about taxes. ;-)

"...new kid..."

Not yet, not yet. ;-)

[Pony99CA]

Lets see now

New House

New Wife

New Job

Only needs one more for the grand slam.

New Kid 8O :lol: :shocked!:
New Pocket PC. :-)

Steve