Microsoft's Vista Blogger Quits 133
Preedit writes "Nick White, the in-house Microsoft blogger who wrote about all things Vista, has resigned.
White is leaving Redmond to join the blog-centric marketing and public relations firm BuzzCorps.
White did not provide a reason for his decision. InformationWeek, however, notes that his position could not have been easy. White's posts often elicited hundreds of responses from Vista users complaining about the OS's numerous glitches and quirks.
The story further notes that White is the sort of young, blogosphere-savvy manager that Microsoft needs if it hopes to outrun Google, and his departure raises questions about the company's ability to retain Web 2.0 talent."
Re:Hyperbole (Score:4, Funny)
Re:"Web 2.0 talent" = Oxymoron? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:"Web 2.0 talent" = Oxymoron? (Score:3, Funny)
Top 5 least Glamorous Jobs (Score:4, Funny)
#4 Tank Ammo Tester (Think Bugs Bunny).
#3 Amish Mechanic (What do you call a man with his arm up a horse's Ass?)
#2 Thong Adjuster for Janet Reno. (Close your eyes and visualize it..AIEEEEEE)
#1 Microsoft Pro Vista Blogger.
Seriously, I wonder how long he had that job for. And now, how long will he need a shrink to regain his self esteem ?
Web 3.0 (Score:2, Funny)
No, you guys have it all wrong. White was "let go" so that Microsoft could bring in "fresher" Web 3.0 talent. God only knows what the next "Catch All" web term will be, and Microsoft has to be ready for it.
Re:Hyperbole (Score:5, Funny)
I disagree. Microsoft have gotten so incompetent lately that they'd probably miss and shoot off an arm instead. While failing at failing might seem like a double negative, they seem to do it on such an unprecedented level that its more like 5 levels of failing. Maybe thats why Bill Gates ran off when he did.
Stupid Internet Terms (Score:3, Funny)
I assume you're disqualifying "Blogosphere" because it's derived from "Blog".
When I Hear The Word "Blogosphere" (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Hyperbole (Score:5, Funny)
Pink is the new White.
Job Opportunity! (Score:4, Funny)
Re:"Web 2.0 talent" = Oxymoron? (Score:3, Funny)
So that's where Cringely went (Score:2, Funny)
Re:No reason given? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Hyperbole (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Retaining talent & Microsoft's one unique a (Score:4, Funny)
I only hope I can get a job here in Canada so that I don't have to go through the hassles of applying for a Visa to work in the US or India (where most Microsoft jobs are located).
Re:Hyperbole (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Hyperbole (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Hyperbole (Score:3, Funny)
Perhaps MS employees should take up flying. You just fall and miss the ground.