The Reasons for Quitins Are Gettin Bigger Each Day

5 years ago, I began to worry about retirement from information technology (IT). I did not notice many "long-toothed" IT people around. The few around are so removed from the current technology, they might as well be a newbie (no disrespect intended).

I started in "computers" because it was a hobby. It was fun swapping out pc cards and trying new shareware. The BBSs (yes, I know, I am dating myself) were relatively free from flamers. Spam only came in a can. Internet access was limited to universities and a few internet service providers. Any one remember when it was a big deal when Compuserve & Prodigy began providing limited access to gopher, usenet and ftp?

After 13 years in an information technology role, I am leaving the industry. This was not an easy decision. I enjoy IT. Sometimes it can be like Christmas; new gadgets and widgets come around almost everyday. What started as a hobby, turned into a career; now it is a job. I know my job is not who I am, it is what I do. Still, I expect more of myself.