After almost ten great years at Google, I’m moving on. My last day is Friday. I’ll definitely miss it, but it’s time for a new adventure!
Working at Google has been a hell of a ride. Other than internships and part time work, this was my first job. I “grew up” in my career pretty much entirely at Google, and I couldn’t imagine a better place to do it. I worked on killer projects, benefited from an awesome environment, and most importantly, worked with and learned from amazing people. It’s going to be a tough act to follow.
Even so, I’m looking forward to exploring new problems in a new environment. I’m going to a startup with a few friends, but you already guessed that. We haven’t announced details yet, but I’ll post here as soon as we do.
Google co-workers, don’t get too comfortable, I’ll still be sending you patches and pull requests. Everyone else, wish me luck! See you on the other side…
Congratulations Ryan. Best of luck!
I’m never in jest. via Facebook
For realz? Where to? (The “z” was in jest. Don’t judge me.) via Facebook
Good Luck!!! Can’t wait to hear about what you are doing next! via Facebook
Wow, good luck and enjoy your new life! via Facebook
Best wishes to you on your new adventure! I know you will rock at anything you do and it’s exciting to see you taking on a new challenge. Congrats, Ryan! via Facebook
wow, congrats! via Facebook
Oh. And great picture. Right out of a Tarantino movie. via Facebook
Like. Whoa. Where to? Oh yeah. IBM Almaden, right? :) via Facebook
Congratulations! Awesome picture too. :)
Best of luck Ryan!
What??? Good luck! via Facebook
good luck dear sir! via Facebook
It was great working with you on my very first project at Google!! Good luck. What next?
Hey Ryan, I do hope it works out for u. I do wish u luck! U will be fine. via Facebook
Best of luck, Ryan Barrett – I can’t wait to see your next massive success!!! via Facebook
best of luck. via Google+
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Best of luck sir ! via Facebook
Congrats. It was a great run. Good luck with the new venture. via Facebook
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@snarfed_org congrats! Glad to hear you got the startup bug via Twitter
@snarfed_org good luck! via Twitter
Congrats! Have fun – looking forward to hearing what you all are working on. :)
Hell of a ride. Thanks for all you did and best of luck on your new adventure! via Google+
The other side welcomes you on your great journey. :-) via Google+
Good luck!
Have fun Ryan! Go out and play hard! via Google+
Wow, big news! Good luck and can’t wait to hear about the startup! via Facebook
best of luck.
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Hell of a ride. Thanks for all you did and best of luck on your new adventure!
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The other side welcomes you on your great journey. :-)
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Guess that means you have time to visit your southern family. We have some catching up to do. via Facebook
Have fun Ryan! Go out and play hard!
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@snarfed_org congrats Ryan! via Twitter
Best of luck! We’ll miss you at Google. via Facebook
congrats!!! via Facebook
Congrats Ryan! via Facebook
It’s the end of an era. via Facebook
I knew I should have been suspicious of getting a patch from you :)
Best of luck!
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Can’t wait to hear about your new project!
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