It is with very mixed feelings that I am announcing my imminent departure from AOL: my last day with the company will be this Friday, March 5. It's been 8 years, a long wild ride that has been a great deal of fun, but all good things must come to an end sooner or later, and the time has come for me to move on to something different.
What this means to you: escalation paths and such are still being worked out, but the India Postmaster team and I have spent a lot of time working together in the last couple months; they'll take care of you. The AOL postmaster website and reputation tool should also be useful. I'll provide any further information as I get it.
I've worked very closely with Laura Atkins from Word To The Wise over the years, and she knows her AOL stuff backward and forward - if you need consulting for AOL help, she can provide it. She's also written a solid reference to AOL processes (as well as many other ISPs), which I'd encourage people to make use of.
It's been wonderful working with you all, and I'm going to miss it, and you. I will continue writing here once the madness dies down; for the rest...I am going to spend next week re-reading Anne McCaffrey's Dragons of Pern series - doesn't everyone wish they had their own dragon? and then begin my new job at the end of this month. The particular detail of "where" is not yet public, though it will be soon.
I'll be around. Mazel Tov, people! So long, and thanks for all the fish.
DKIM and DomainKeys, Spam and Ham
6 hours ago
Going to miss you behind the wheel at AOL... It won't be the same without you.
Matt
@emailkarma
Hope the future is bright, wherever it leads..
Andrew
@andrewbonar
I hope better vistas await you, wherever you may go.
Daniel Fox
Sometimes it is good to move on.
I wish you much success in your future endeavors.
I'm not saying goodbye and I'm not sad. You're not dying, you're moving on, and I know we'll still be in touch!
There goes the last reason I might have had for dealing with AOL.
Bon Voyage.
Congrats on the new gig, whatever the mystery gig may be! Happy days on escaping!!!! I hope the new gig is still in the biz. I am hoping to make my return in a week or three.
Mary Y.
congrats on jumping with a 'chute.. here's hoping for a fulfilling future
mazal tov ve beazlaha Annalivia! In bocca al lupo!
every good thing that comes to an ens means you can start a new good thing, better than the one just ended :)
Am gonna miss u the most from the team :(
So sorry to see you leaving, it's always very stressful when it's a difficult decision. Best of luck at the new day job. Your new employer is getting a fantastic asset!
Thank you for you and all that you have done for helping us with deliverability issues at AOL.
Bad for AOL, good for whatever company is smart enough to snatch you up quickly! You'll always be THE BEST!