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Well, the word is out.  The jig is up.  The cat is out of the bag.  I can talk about what I’ve been keeping under my hat.  I….uh…well I’m out of cliche’s. 

Here’s the deal - after a couple of weeks of emails and phone calls and decision making I’m excited to announce that I’ve finally succumbed to my apparent destiny and have accepted a part-time job with EllisLab, the folks behind ExpressionEngine and CodeIgniter.

You can read the official announcement on the ExpressionEngine blog.

So…how is this going to work?

Well, first, if you are a current Boyink Interactive client please make no mistake—I am not closing my doors. My full expectation is that due to the part time, flexible nature of this position you will see no change in the level of service and responsiveness that I’ve provided in the past. 

I still plan to take on client work - but understandably less of it in order to accommodate my new role with EllisLab.

So - why the change?

The biggest reason for me is a chance for a new challenge, a chance to learn some new stuff, and a chance to work with some really smart people.  And - after 5.5 years of solo work it’ll be a nice change to be part of a group again.  I just have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a stellar year for ExpressionEngine, and I’m excited to be a part of it!

Here’s to 2008!

Comments are closed, but you can read the comments other people left.

1. Deron Sizemore on December 19, 2007

   Congrats on the position! You definitely know your stuff with EE, so you should be a great addition to the team.

2. Dave J. on December 19, 2007

   Yay, Mike! Sounds like a great deal for them and for you.

3. Olivia B. on December 20, 2007

   Congratulations, Mike! Sounds like a perfect arrangement!!

4. Erwin Heiser on December 20, 2007

   Congrats Mike! Be interesting to see how you can/will affect EE v2.0 :)

5. Nathan Smith on December 20, 2007

   That’s awesome Mike! I’d actually wondered in the past why they hadn’t hired you yet.

6. Ty (tzmedia) on December 20, 2007

   Congratulations Mike, I’m not sure how they’ve gotten by without you up till now… ;)
   It sounds like a win-win, I hope you enjoy your time with the EE team! I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas too ;)

7. Boyink (Author) on December 20, 2007

   Thanks guys…we actually have talked in the past about how to join up but at that point it just didn’t make sense.  I’m not skilled enough in php to be a developer, and doing tech support didn’t make sense financially.  Now that they’ve grown a bit there’s some room for someone more or less in-between those roles which is where I fit better.

8. Francis on December 20, 2007

   Congrats Mike. It sounds like a pretty good deal for both parties.

   Have a safe and Merry Christmas.

9. Simon Cox on December 20, 2007

   Congrats Mike!  I am sure you input into the team will have a good impact.

10. Chad Boss on December 20, 2007

    Congratulations, Mike! Sounds like a great deal. Good luck.

11. Jeff Armstrong on December 22, 2007

    Great News, Mike!

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity.  All of the best for ‘08!  Merry Christmas…

12. Frank Johnson on December 22, 2007

    Hey Mike! I’m really happy for you!!!! Congrats!

13. Bob Boyink on December 22, 2007

    Great News Mike,
    This sounds like a win/win situation.
    Wish the very best for you.

    Dad

14. Tony Grogan on December 23, 2007

    Congratulations Mike! Sounds like a great opportunity! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing you much success in the coming year.

15. Marcus M on January 02, 2008

    Rockin’! Congrats Mike…looking forward to a happy 2008!

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