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Big Change!

July 4, 2008 13:53 by will.craddock

There is a big change coming for me and my family. This morning I received an employment offer (and I will be accepting) to work for Microsoft based in Dublin, Ireland. I will be working in pre-sales as a Partner Technology Specialist in the SMB space. This is a great fit for for me as I have a big devotion to SMB’s having grown up in a family owned business. It has been my goal to work at Microsoft since I entered the technology industry, and I have achieved my goal!

I see this as a great opportunity professionally but even more so personally as my girls will get the chance to be world citizens and experience life in Europe as a whole while we are there.

I will report more as I know more....at this point I know things are going to be hectic for awhile and that I am moving to a place where the is a golf course everywhere you turn...yeah me! I think there will be an entire blog series on the move to Ireland, and the hiring and start up experience at Microsoft.

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July 4. 2008 16:27

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Congrats Will! While we (as in the Canadian IT community) are sad to see you go, we (as in Microsoft) are happy to have you joining our world wide team.

Rodney Buike
IT Pro Advisor
http://blogs.technet.com/canitpro

Rodney Buike

July 4. 2008 17:33

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Congrats Will!

Jean-Luc David

July 4. 2008 19:02

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While this is great new for you and wonderful for Microsoft...I am sad to see you leave the canadian IT community. You have been a wonderful beacon to others in the industry to what is possible and through your leadership taught many on how they can make a differance....and in turn you have left a great legacy! I wish you all the best and plese do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all or just to say hi.

take care,

John

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July 4. 2008 19:43

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Congrats Will,

You have been an outstanding individual in the Regina, SK, CA community; you will be missed.
I appreciate your efforts in the past and I am looking to hear about your exciting transition to this new position.

Best of luck

Gary Pronych

July 4. 2008 20:56

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Congrats, Will! What a great opportunity for you and your family. It's too bad that the Canadian IT community will take a loss with you gone but both Microsoft and Ireland get to be the beneficiaries. I have no doubt you will excel in your new role.

Ruth Morton

July 4. 2008 20:58

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Will,

I echo John and Rodney's comments. It is a loss for the Canadian IT community and a gain for the Irish IT community and Microsoft. Best of luck but don't forget to write!!

Damir

Damir Bersinic

July 5. 2008 07:12

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Thanks for the many kind words, and I will be staying in contact with all my friends within Microsoft Canada. I am going to miss the monthly (almost) con-call and EnergizeIT. That maybe an event I travel back for, on my way back to Regina to visit family.

Will

Will Craddock

July 9. 2008 21:29

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Will...

Met you briefly at Energize IT 2008 and I think previous influencers... :)

It's really cool to hit your dreams, enjoy Ireland. My ancestry goes back there.

Hint. S is pronounce "SH" ... :)

Ask Oisin Grehan on proper pronounciation in Dublin. That way you can slip in un noticed... :P

Cheers and enjoy the Guiness!

Sean Kearney
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July 27. 2008 01:36

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Dude! I'm catching up on my blog roll...IRELAND?!

This sounds like an amazing adventure! Look forward to hearing more! I do think its funny that you're going from one green themed place to another...
;)

D

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