The Good News: I've been promoted at my company again - for the second time in 6 months. Considering my age along with the amount of time I've been there and the fact that we're in a crummy recession, I'm humbled at how fortunate my work-life situation is right now. It's my first management position with this organization and I'll be over 22 people...it's going to be a crazy journey.
The Bad News: I've pulled the plug on the WoW subscription indefinitely. Indefinitely sounds awful permanent, and my hope is that it isn't, but I have no way of knowing just how intense this is going to be for how long. I do know that it's going to require 120% of my effort and focus, so WoW has to go. I have not g-quitted and I am not deleting any toons, so hopefully that communicates my intention.
Why WoW has to go: simply stated, I have a somewhat obsessive personality and I LOVE this game. It's probably a common, typical situation for those of us who've set foot in Azeroth, but I've found myself being distracted by WoW discussion, blogging, math, etc. during my day and I simply can't allow this to happen in my new role. I'm fully convinced it would happen even still active, but I don't want to find out. Short of seeing a shrink and readjusting the way my brain operates, canceling the sub seemed like the best option.
Why I feel compelled to dedicate a thread to this: It probably has something to do with an inflated sense of self-importance...but seriously, I think highly of all of you in the GWJ Alliance on Blackhand. Aside from the usual drama here and there with all online communities, this is a really coherent, helpful, and most importantly FUN group. I hope anyone interested in playing WoW or transferring toons/factions over to Blackhand reads this and considers it. I know I'm going to miss the fun times online...especially raid nights...and I wish the guild continued success with Ulduar, ToC, and the upcoming Cataclysm. It's certainly an exciting time for WoW, and part of me hates that I'm going to miss out, but it just feels like the right thing to do. See you around the GWJ forums.
Best (and cheers),
Arrmatey (and Groggins)
Enjoy the journey!
See ya around
River
"Why don't we call bills teds? Then they can go on excellent adventures." Dr. Incurable as he was going to pay for something.
You'll be missed on the night shift. Someone's got to shred on Kologarn's head in your place now... How do you get that nifty guitar?
Congratulations and good luck to you! Hope to see you when Cataclysm drops.
Best of luck, hope things work out well. I know the feeling...
If it's the guitar I think it is, I can bring Kam's along. Don't think you can get it anymore; it was a drop from an extra boss in Kara during the run-up to WotLK.
edit: turned things around to make more sense.
Conga Rats and goodluck!
You'll be back
Smithysaboo - 80 Warrior
Saboodk - 80 Death Knight
Hey, we'll all miss ya dude, but congrats on the big promotion and it sounds like you're definitely making the right decision for yourself. Here's to your success, and hopefully we'll see you again sometime in-game. If not, maybe another game at another time!
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Good luck, sir! Best wishes on your continued and much-deserved success.
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One manager with 22 direct reports? Sounds like way too many, good luck!
I did the same thing when I started my business last year. Now that I am getting married I have even less time to spare. I've found Eve Online a worthy replacement for now that allows me to scratch my MMO itch in short single-player sessions.
I miss you guys a lot more than I miss the game.
Bnet: Copingsaw#1223
i can has ur gold?/?
Good luck, and come back soon.
"Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, their side, and the truth." -Kosh
As Gandhi said, "an eye for an eye leaves the whole world without Nazis."
-Chairman_Mao
Heh - I agree. I'm totally overwhelmed - but excited - at the prospect.
LOL...I was actually going to apologize to Reap for not throwing my gold into the gbank before I unsubbed, but then I remembered that it's ME we're talking about, and I'm sitting at about 500 gold right now across all my alts.
Congrats on the career move! You just do what's best for you and yours, and it'll all be right in your world.
Torq - I can certainly see myself whipping it out for a quick solo on commutes though.
Steam
Aries#1590
We'll be here when/if you get the itch again. Good luck!
That which does not kill you, still hurts like Hell. - Anonymous Soldier
None of us is as dumb as ALL of us. - Anonymous Staff Officer
Veni, Vici, Ridebam, Discedebam - "I came, I saw, I laughed, I left"
Congratulations Arrrr and we'll miss you!
Keladry - 100 Holy Paladin
“Modern life is so thin and shallow and fake. I look forward to when developers go bankrupt, Japan gets poorer and wild grasses take over.”
Haya
Take care!
“When I discovered a new plant, I sat down beside it for a minute or a day, to make its
acquaintance and hear what it had to tell.” -- John Muir
First rule of MMORPG's
Never do goodbye threads.. it just looks bad when you come back in 2 months.
Aint nothing new about the world order..it's been playing since the day they put George Washington on a quarter
Delivering Truth while the 10% deliver lies.
Congrats Arr!
If you need help herding those 22 cats, give me a call, I'll fly over and get myself killed for ya!
Congrats on the promo!
"Shell me, beaches!" - NSMike
... most of us love the game like you and play more at times than time allows. self control is a good thing and your choice is just that. best to you mate.
WOW: GWJ Alliance on Blackhand (BHA)
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