A short time later I was offered an internship. After one work week during the summer, I was offered a full time position at MoJo Active starting once I graduated. I was elated. The economy was in the dumps, my classmates had very little progress in finding work (in the cities!) and here I was with a guaranteed job upon graduation, a year in advance.

It seems like such a long time ago. It’s January 2012 and I’ve been at MoJo Active for almost 3 years professionally, and almost 4 years overall. MoJo Active was my first real job out of college. They took a chance on me and it seemingly paid off. I’ve learned a ton over the years, and I think it’s worked out pretty well for both sides.

After a lot of thought, prayer, and deliberation- I’ve decided that it’s time to move on. This has been one of the more difficult decisions I’ve needed to make in recent memory. It’s more than a workplace, it’s a community. I’ve made a lot of friends here that I’m going to miss seeing each day. Business is business though, and I wouldn’t expect my coworkers to do anything differently than I am. It’s been tough to go through this process, but I’m confident in my choice. It was time for a change. This isn’t the place for details, so stop looking. All I will say is that I needed a new career opportunity, and one found me.

In mid-January I’ll be starting my new job at CSSI in Lewisburg as a Senior Programmer. It’s basically the same job I have now, but with a shorter commute, better pay, better benefits, and better hours. I’d be crazy not to take it. I will sincerely miss the community and friendship that’s been cultivated at MoJo Active, but I’m confident that the future is brighter than the past. To all that have been thinking and praying for me during this time, thank you.