2 Legit [Lijit] 2 Quit (hey…hey…)

by doniree on February 3, 2010 · 62 comments

in Altitude Adjustments, Career, Social Media

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Remember how I thrive on being busy? Well, I just added the icing to the cake that is my life lately.

Last week, I accepted the Publisher Services Manager position at Lijit Networks here in Boulder.  Yesterday was my first day.

It felt like the evolution of what started as an introduction and networking opportunity back in December, grew through some conversations earlier this month, and materialized into a completely exciting (and serendipitously fantastic) relationship.

I’m honored to be working alongside some of this city’s finest including directly with my big-hearted (small-handed) friend, unofficial Boulder welcoming committee, and fellow blogger Grace Boyle, among many other brilliant minds and fun-loving spirits.

Everything feels like a seamless fit, from the job description (“we need someone who gets/loves blogging, preferably with a media buying/ad sales background“- umm, RIGHT?) to the office environment, to the innovative and creatively brilliant minds that I’ll get to learn from and work with.

It is a massive understatement to say that I’m excited.

I jumped right into Boulder’s tech scene the second I got here, and am thrilled to now be officially in on the start-up scene (though, being the city’s newest event-attender and party-crasher has been oodles of fun, too).

Today’s Day 2 of many, and is just one more thing nailing down the fact that I really, actually LIVE here.  Work here.  Play here.

Awesome.

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Steph February 3, 2010 at 2:41 am

Congrats girl! Email or call me soon to tell me about things.

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flipflopsintherain February 3, 2010 at 2:42 am

CONGRATS!! This sounds like such a great — and a very YOU! — opportunity.

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Laura Kimball February 3, 2010 at 2:54 am

Congrats, Doni! It sounds like the perfect fit for you! Good luck on your 2nd day!

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 3:07 am

I actually have a note ready to mail for you :) I miss you TONS, woman, andcan't wait to catch up!

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kylaroma February 3, 2010 at 3:10 am

Congrats on being in on the startup scene! What a huge next step!

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mattstratton February 3, 2010 at 3:53 am

What great news! I'm so excited for you. I think that in honor of this big news, I need a Lijit-themed post for today.

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 4:39 am

DO IT :) I always learn so much from such posts from you.

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Kate February 3, 2010 at 3:37 am

Congrats, lady!! Sounds like Boulder is treating you well. I'm so happy for you and good luck with the new gig!!

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mattstratton February 3, 2010 at 5:45 am

I WAS totally going to do this big ol' Lijit tips post. But then I realizedthat I had actual work-work to do today. Plus, I am supposedly doing my"certain content on a schedule" thingie, which means that since it'sWednesday, I do a list of links. So the Lijit tech tip post will come later.I'm thinking maybe next week's Tech Tip will be a Lijit deep-dive. Tomorrowis supposedly Facebook Fan pages vs. Networked Blogs. Which, speaking ofthat, I want to get your two cents on that. So if I ever remember to emailyou about it today, please reply at some point. kthxbai.

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 5:48 am

mmmkay. you got it :)

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 6:07 am

I actually have a note ready to mail for you :) I miss you TONS, woman, andcan't wait to catch up!

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randykw February 3, 2010 at 6:09 am

Excellent #1! "Keep on rockin' baby".So proud my girls!!!Love yaPops

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Kellie February 3, 2010 at 6:14 am

Totally awesome! :) And now I'll be singing Hammer all day. Oh Hammer don't hurt em!

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Jordan February 3, 2010 at 6:24 am

You are seriously on fire, woman! Congrats!!

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AMBlass February 3, 2010 at 6:26 am

That's so cool! I met Tara ages ago at BlogHer and she's so nice! Geez, I may have to move to Boulder next (don't get your hopes up – no plans on leaving the Big Apple just yet). Congrats on getting a gig! I'm sure that's a huge relief for you.

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Keely February 3, 2010 at 6:52 am

Congratulations! I love those moments where you realize how much you love your life! I felt like that when I first moved to England for college and was walking through my dorm courtyard and it all just hit me — wow, I really live here and am doing this.

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mattstratton February 3, 2010 at 6:53 am

What great news! I'm so excited for you. I think that in honor of this big news, I need a Lijit-themed post for today.

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flipflopsintherain February 3, 2010 at 8:42 am

CONGRATS!! This sounds like such a great — and a very YOU! — opportunity.

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Laura Kimball February 3, 2010 at 8:54 am

Congrats, Doni! It sounds like the perfect fit for you! Good luck on your 2nd day!

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AMinDinMoTown February 3, 2010 at 8:03 am

It all happened so very quick! Congratulations lady.

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kylaroma February 3, 2010 at 9:10 am

Congrats on being in on the startup scene! What a huge next step!

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Jordan February 3, 2010 at 9:24 am

You are seriously on fire, woman! Congrats!!

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Kate February 3, 2010 at 6:37 am

Congrats, lady!! Sounds like Boulder is treating you well. I'm so happy for you and good luck with the new gig!!

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mattstratton February 3, 2010 at 8:45 am

I WAS totally going to do this big ol' Lijit tips post. But then I realizedthat I had actual work-work to do today. Plus, I am supposedly doing my"certain content on a schedule" thingie, which means that since it'sWednesday, I do a list of links. So the Lijit tech tip post will come later.I'm thinking maybe next week's Tech Tip will be a Lijit deep-dive. Tomorrowis supposedly Facebook Fan pages vs. Networked Blogs. Which, speaking ofthat, I want to get your two cents on that. So if I ever remember to emailyou about it today, please reply at some point. kthxbai.

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randykw February 3, 2010 at 9:09 am

Excellent #1! "Keep on rockin' baby".So proud my girls!!!Love yaPops

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Kellie February 3, 2010 at 9:14 am

Totally awesome! :) And now I'll be singing Hammer all day. Oh Hammer don't hurt em!

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AMBlass February 3, 2010 at 9:26 am

That's so cool! I met Tara ages ago at BlogHer and she's so nice! Geez, I may have to move to Boulder next (don't get your hopes up – no plans on leaving the Big Apple just yet). Congrats on getting a gig! I'm sure that's a huge relief for you.

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 10:39 am

DO IT :) I always learn so much from such posts from you.

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walkingonsunshine18 February 3, 2010 at 9:56 am

This is great news!!! CONGRATS!!! PS welcome to the publishing club ;)

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katelin February 3, 2010 at 10:19 am

check you out hot shot, that's awesome! so excited for you.

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doniree February 3, 2010 at 11:48 am

mmmkay. you got it :)

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Keely February 3, 2010 at 12:52 pm

Congratulations! I love those moments where you realize how much you love your life! I felt like that when I first moved to England for college and was walking through my dorm courtyard and it all just hit me — wow, I really live here and am doing this.

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Jamie February 3, 2010 at 12:00 pm

LOVE IT. Congrats! xoxo

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AMinDinMoTown February 3, 2010 at 2:03 pm

It all happened so very quick! Congratulations lady.

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katelin February 3, 2010 at 1:19 pm

check you out hot shot, that's awesome! so excited for you.

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Suburban Sweetheart February 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

I'm a little jealous of every blogger living in Boulder. Live it up!

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walkingonsunshine18 February 3, 2010 at 3:56 pm

This is great news!!! CONGRATS!!! PS welcome to the publishing club ;)

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Jamie February 3, 2010 at 6:00 pm

LOVE IT. Congrats! xoxo

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Matt Cheuvront February 3, 2010 at 9:13 pm

1) Lijit is an awesome company2) You are awesome3) Grace is awesome4) This news is awesome!So happy for you Doni – congrats on landing such a great gig. I know you will rock it out! P.S. I WILL get to Boulder in 2010. Count on it!

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Matt Cheuvront February 4, 2010 at 12:13 am

1) Lijit is an awesome company2) You are awesome3) Grace is awesome4) This news is awesome!So happy for you Doni – congrats on landing such a great gig. I know you will rock it out! P.S. I WILL get to Boulder in 2010. Count on it!

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Grace Boyle February 4, 2010 at 2:16 am

YAY! Congrats Doni. It has really worked out great for you and we're so happy to have you at Lijit. Funny, I wrote a too lijit to quit post when I started working here too ;) And yes, Matt. See you in 2010!

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samdotcom February 4, 2010 at 3:22 am

You are incredible – congratulations, love. Sounds like a blast, and absolutely perfect for you!

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Grace Boyle February 4, 2010 at 5:16 am

YAY! Congrats Doni. It has really worked out great for you and we're so happy to have you at Lijit. Funny, I wrote a too lijit to quit post when I started working here too ;) And yes, Matt. See you in 2010!

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Jen February 4, 2010 at 6:02 am

CONGRATULATIONS! I love hearing people get so excited about what they do! It does sound like a good fit for you, so enjoy!

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doniree February 4, 2010 at 6:38 am

Not gonna lie – it's a wonderful place!

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doniree February 4, 2010 at 6:38 am

Thanks! It's unreal how awesome of a fit it feels like sometimes :)

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samdotcom February 4, 2010 at 9:22 am

You are incredible – congratulations, love. Sounds like a blast, and absolutely perfect for you!

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doniree February 4, 2010 at 9:38 am

Not gonna lie – it's a wonderful place!

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doniree February 4, 2010 at 9:38 am

Thanks! It's unreal how awesome of a fit it feels like sometimes :)

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Jen February 4, 2010 at 12:02 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! I love hearing people get so excited about what they do! It does sound like a good fit for you, so enjoy!

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ashleymarie6 February 4, 2010 at 1:24 pm

Woah! That is so awesome, Doni! A HUGE congrats.

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ashleymarie6 February 4, 2010 at 7:24 pm

Woah! That is so awesome, Doni! A HUGE congrats.

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nicoleantoinette February 5, 2010 at 7:24 am

Ha, I love the title of this post almost as much as I love your good news. But, since we've already discussed the good news, I'll repeat that I fucking love this title :)

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doniree February 5, 2010 at 10:10 am

Thank you! I'm so excited I can't stand it!

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nicoleantoinette February 5, 2010 at 10:24 am

Ha, I love the title of this post almost as much as I love your good news. But, since we've already discussed the good news, I'll repeat that I fucking love this title :)

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doniree February 5, 2010 at 1:10 pm

Thank you! I'm so excited I can't stand it!

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