As of Friday, I am no longer the Community Manager at PicApp. While the idea of the job was amazing, the end result just didn’t fit what I was looking for. I still think PicApp is a great product, and I wish them all the success in the world, but I felt more like another marketing arm for the company than a true community manager.
In the end, I felt that I wasn’t able to continue to work towards my personal goals with regards to networking, building my reputation and brand, while also doing what was required of me at PicApp.
I really believe that a lot of my issues probably stem from misunderstandings and communication issues that come with working remotely for a company with strong goals, and a very talented team. Even though I was only there a short time, I already know that I am going to miss their energy, determination and drive.
I know that in the future bloggers will be hearing much more from PicApp, and also from me.
Katy Castro
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 am
Good luck in your next adventure, David.
Kevin Muldoon
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:52 am
It’s probably for the best if it wasn’t what you were looking for.
Have you got another job lined up?
Sarah
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:52 am
Ah, well I know it’s for the best. Do you have a new position?
WTL
July 24th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Oh, I’m sure he has something up his sleeve.
Etay Geller
July 24th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Hi David,
Thanks for your effort & work you did at PicApp. Although it was a short period, I learned quite a bit from an experience blogger as you.
I wish you all the best & good luck in whatever you choose to do.
Thanks,
Etay
Karen Shemesh
July 24th, 2008 at 3:16 am
Hey David - it was an absolute pleasure, and a good learning experience, to work with you! Although no surprise there - that’s how Canadians tend to be
Be sure to keep in touch!
Karen
David Peralty
July 24th, 2008 at 10:42 am
I always try to make sure I have new things lined up before I leave a job.
I can’t wait to share what I am learning as I learn it at the new job. I will be announcing more details about my new job sometime in early August. I don’t start until the 4th, and until then, I am doing a crazy amount of freelance work to pay the bills.
Thanks to Etay and Karen from PicApp for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
James Mowery
July 26th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Glad to see you will be moving onto something that will make you happy. If you are happy with what you do, that is the ultimate payoff in life.