A job!

Jan 19, 03:18 PM by Eric Allen

A little over a month ago I announced that I’m on track to graduate in May. Well, much has happened since then! A couple of weeks ago I signed on at Sauce Labs an awesome company in San Francisco doing automated web application testing. I am totally stoked to be starting there in June after I finish up at RPI. I’ll be doing some part-time work for them during the semester to get up to speed so I can hit the ground running in June. It’s an awesome team working on some really cool products that I feel lucky to be part of.

The next step is finding a place to live. I’ve done the commuter thing, even all the way from San Jose to San Francisco, a few times before, but this time I’m determined to live reasonably close to where I work. I’ve already started working out my personal budget, and mom is giving me a hand hunting for apartments. It’s too early to be signing leases, but I want to get an idea of the landscape. I’m thinking right now I’d prefer to live with at least one roommate, but my sister suggested getting a studio to myself. I’m still undecided, but I have a few months to think about it. I’m so excited to be living in San Francisco.

Between now and June I have a whirlwind of activity. First, I have to finish off the rest of the classes required for my degree. Then, there’s my independent study working on Computer.Build to satisfy the Computer Science I requirement. On top of that I’ll be doing RCOS for the third semester in a row. Somehow I’m finding a way to squeeze in part-time work for Sauce Labs, skiing, and time for my girlfriend in between everything else. Oh, and I’m taking Basic Drawing, too! It’s going to be a packed semester, but it’s worth it. I really feel like it’s time for me to move on from academic life and into the real world, and my path for the near future seems to be set. Onward!

  1. Congratulations! I’m really happy for you and your San Francisco job. Be well.


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