I’m coming up on my 6 year anniversary as a Wharton employee (and a Philadelphian to boot), and what better way to celebrate than by quitting?
That’s right, today was my last day as a staff member of Wharton Computing where I have learned many things, met lots of great people, and realized that I’m not really interested in following the traditional IT career path of slowly moving further and further from actual technology.
As I was realizing this an exciting opportunity arose. I got an email from Frank (a man I trust) asking me if he could pass along my name to some Comcast folks. It seems they were in the market for someone to run their corporate blog, and Frank thought I would be a good fit. I wasn’t looking for a job, but I am never opposed to entertaining options. I gave Frank the go ahead and he sent along my contact info to Comcast. Soon thereafter I was called in for a round of interviews.
I honestly didn’t think they would be interested in me given my decidedly non-corporate persona (and Internet presence), but they asked me in for another round of interviews (always a good sign). The second round of interviews found me meeting with a number of people working in the Communications department. After a few hours the interviews were over, and I was impressed with the level of passion and realism that the Comcast folks had about their company. Plus I didn’t think I came off as too much of an idiot, which I find to be helpful in such situations.
Soon I heard back from Comcast that they were interested in having me join their team (after I passed a routine drug test, which was the first time I had ever taken a drug test… but that’s a post for another day). I had a major career choice to make (though if you read the title of this post you already know what I decided. Stupid spoilers). I’ve been working in the University setting for nearly a decade (gosh, I feel old) and I’ve never worked for a company as large as Comcast so I was a little nervous about potential culture shock.
On the other hand, Comcast wanted to pay me to manage the day to day aspects of their corporate blog which is pretty darned close to my dream job. How could I say no?
Tomorrow is my first day as a Senior Manager of Digital Media (that’ll look impressive on a business card) at Comcast. I’m excited, terrified, and befuddled all at once (which I take to mean I made the right decision).
I don’t generally post much about my work here on Blankbaby, and I imagine that trend won’t change too radically. I will post a link to the corporate blog once it launches, and I’ll be posting pictures and things from the gigantic Comcast Building (in which my office will be located) from time to time (just as I did from Wharton).
Thanks to everyone I worked with at Wharton. Wharton really was a great experience in my life, and I would recommend working there to anyone.
Speaking of which, if you’re interested in my old job go to Penn’s Job Site and search for Reference number 081226054. You’ll be working with a good group of people on some pretty cool projects.
Here’s to the future (is anyone else scared?).
22 responses to “Farewell, Wharton. Hello, Comcast.”
wow! congrats! i look forward to seeing your take on things from high up above this fair city.
Best of luck Scott! I know you’re going to be great at this. –Mike R.
Wow, Scott! That’s fantastic! Er, Comcastic… 😉 Good luck in your new position!
All of us at Wharton will miss you, Scott. Best of luck in your new venture.
Congrats again Scott. This sounds like it’s right up your alley. Not that you live in an alley or anything, but.. well you know.
Vance Hall won’t be the same without you, my friend. Go kick some a** at Comcast .
Congratulations, Scott!
Wow, congratulations, Scott! You made the right move. It does sound like a dream job, and I can’t imagine anyone doing it better.
Congrats Scott! We’ll miss you. Good luck getting settled over at Comcast.
WTG, Scott. It’s super great and you’re gonna knock their socks off there. Congratulations, man.
Congratulations again Scott!
Now about that transition to HD next month…. 😉
Congrats!
No link to the corporate blog? Or is it an internal blog?
The blog will be external but it isn’t live just yet. I’ll post more about it when it is ready!
Bon chance, amigo!
Congrats! You’ll be a great addition to Comcast. Now that they have “awesome blog” checked offed their agenda. Next item on the list should be the “boxee/xbmc” problem.
when is it going live?
Congrats, it’s so great to see you going to such heights (figuratively and literally. )
Congrats Scott, that is way cool! I’ll be looking out for the blog launch.
In case you need some more encouragement/reassurance . . . I’ve been reading your stuff for a couple years now, and I can think of no one who could do a better job. You’re one of those bloggers (more than a blogger, really) who actually get it. I’m impressed! Good luck!
This is great news!! Now I know who to call when my cable goes out. 😉
I am excited to have you here man. You will be a big part of making this a success.
Congratulations and seeya around 🙂
Even those of us who have left Wharton ages ago still miss Scott. Comcast is very lucky to get him!
Aww, Julie! You’re so nice! It isn’t as though I’m dead (yet). We
can still hang out, though we haven’t really done that as much as I
would like. Darn life getting in the way of social planning.