Goodbye Microsoft, Hello World

After 20 years in the military and now 20 years at Microsoft, I am considering how to spend the next 20 years. It's been fun, exciting, and a growing experience here at Microsoft. My last day is Friday 7 October 2011. The company, people, and product groups have treated me very well. Ciao.

Comments

  • Anonymous
    October 06, 2011
    Congratulations. Enjoy life on the outside. There's a lot of exciting things happening in the world. Buy an IPAD, get a GMail account, and take a new look at Linux.

  • Anonymous
    October 06, 2011
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  • Anonymous
    October 06, 2011
    20 years, that's a long time, I haven't even reached my first 20 years :). Have a great next 20 years and I'm sure you'll find something challenging and new to do!

  • Anonymous
    October 06, 2011
    WOW ! It has been incredible working with you over the last few years within the Dynamics CRM Community. Stay in Touch!! Anne ~aka the CRMLady

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    I now fear I won't get to meet you at Convergence 2012 :(  Have fun with the next chapter?  Best of luck to you!

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    Imagine there are just a samll group of six CRM MVPs at the summit in Redmond. Product groups are pretty busy and yet someone appreciates that these folks have come from far away to be there. Jim Glass gets things going and promotes the group.  In five years, there are over 50 CRM MVPs.  Dealing with a technology that is extremly complex and interacts with all the major offerings of the Microsoft Stack. WOW!~!!!!!!!!!! Jim, what ever you do after this, remember.  You climbed "Everest".

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    @Brent There's a lot of exciting things going on. Leaving Microsoft offers many new opportunities like this guy who recently left Microsoft too - www.misfitgeek.com/.../whats-wrong-with-microsoft

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    You're an amazing individual and I know that whoever has the good fortune to cross your path and linger for a while will come away a better person from the experience.  Your generosity, guidance, wisdom, support, encouragement and contributions will be felt for years to come.  You've made a difference in the lives of many, me included.  Thank you for all you've given.  Enjoy, Enjoy and please keep in touch!

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    All the best and thanks for everything!

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    Hey JaaG, we will miss you a lot. you are always supportive to us and your contribution to CRM community is extra ordinary. Hats Off my friend!!!

  • Anonymous
    October 07, 2011
    Good luck in what ever you do, thank you for all you've contributed to the communinity.

  • Anonymous
    October 08, 2011
    All the best Jim, enjoy the years to come, it was fun working with you!

  • Anonymous
    October 08, 2011
    You are a real CRM Community Guru, we all admire your efforts, skills and passion for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Your efforts and contributions for CRM community made MSDN CRM Forum a world class CRM knowledgebase. As a CRM Community member, i always found you very helpful and responsible. Although it is big loss for the CRM community but i wish you a very good luck for your next 20 years journey :)

  • Anonymous
    October 08, 2011
    Congratulations. Take an ipad but dont forget CRM and the CRM Community.

  • Anonymous
    October 09, 2011
    Give me your place for the next 20 years   !! ;)

  • Anonymous
    October 10, 2011
    Thank you gentle friends, readers, and avid CRM users. With a community as healthy as this, I fully expect the CRM users to be well taken care of!

  • Anonymous
    October 10, 2011
    Thanks for everything Jim. I always enjoyed our time together and your enthousiasm! Let us know ehere you wind up :) Erik van Hoof CWR Mobility

  • Anonymous
    October 11, 2011
    Good luck JaaG. We hope you stay a part of the Community and CRMUG!

  • Anonymous
    October 17, 2011
    Best wishes on the next phase of your journey.  I only met you a couple of times but always enjoyed your blog posts, presentations and break-out sessions.  I always learned something and never failed to be impressed by your wise advice and ability to make the complex simple.  Thank you.

  • Anonymous
    November 14, 2011
    Congratulations Jim¡¡ Good job