Six Sided Rhinoceros: Corporate IT vs. micro ISV:

Being a micro ISV is all about creativity, passion, variety, and independence. You’ll wear more hats than you’ll ever imagine. And it’s a far, far tougher job than working in Corporate America.

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To all my friends in Corporate IT, I miss you and best of luck in the New Year. Even though I am no longer one of you, I still think of you on a regular basis. Don’t let “the suits” get you down. They aren’t any better than you, they just wield more power. And if you ever get tired of that power struggle, don’t forget that there’s a whole wide world out here for you. Carpe diem!