Chuckie, you will definitely be missed by all of us! Donny Simonton DirectNIC.com
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-discuss- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Charles Daminato > Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 10:40 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Time for a change :) > > Ok, so this went out a little sooner than I expected (I was going > to do this on Monday) > > The time has come for me to turn the page and start a new chapter > in my life. As of January 31st, I will no longer be an employee > at Tucows. This was my decision, and I am doing the leaving. Just > so we're clear :) > > As for my plans... I'm taking a different direction. I'm heading > back to school with the intent of getting a degree (which I lack) > and ultimately becoming a teacher (which I think I'd love). Not > sure how it's exactly going to work out yet, but I'm looking > forward to the challenges ahead... > > A word about Tucows: > > This has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I > learned a LOT about how to work within a growing and evolving > company, and about living and breathing within a larger community > (that's you guys). Tucows' ability to listen to the feedback > given by you, and not just HEAR what's being said, but to try (in > all reasonableness) to act upon it for the benefit of the > community, is unparalleled in this industry. > > Tucows is simply the best at what they do, even if at times it > your words seem to be futile (trust me, they aren't - Tucows is > always listening, and care deeply about what you say and think). > I truly believe this, and can't say enough about it. > > I believe in Tucows, where it's going, what it's trying to > accomplish, how it's accomplishing these things. Change is a GOOD > thing; at times it can be difficult and frustrating. My decision > is NOT a reflection on Tucows (or myself, per se), rather an > inevitable step in the growth process - both for myself, and the > company. I leave with no regrets, and wish only the best for > Tucows in the future. > > This company has challenged the odds time and time again. What > started out as a bright idea evolved into a kind of rebel > movement. We went against Goliath and won, broke ground that most > didn't even know existed, and surprised everyone (even ourselves). > The ride has been fun, and the journey continues. Don't let the > occasional bump in the road disturb what has been an exiting and > fruitful trip. > > So... > > I can't thank you enough for all the moments over the past several > years - 12,000+ messages on the mailing lists! It's been another > home (and you've all made it quite cozy indeed). I've learned a > lot about myself, communicating with others, the "community", and > even gotten into some of your personal lives (in a sense). It's > been great, and I hope to keep in touch. > > If you wish to keep in touch, drop me a line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > (no spam or solicitations please *grin*) > > -- > Charles Daminato Life is not holding a good hand; > OpenSRS Product Manager Life is playing a poor hand well. > Tucows Inc. - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Danish proverb >
