Roll on 2007

I just had a meeting with the General Manager of Evolution Publishing, in whose publishing stable MCV is a part.

I've officially been offered the job of MCV Editor, four days a week (which is perfect for me) starting from early February.

Whoo-hooo!

Comments

Born Dancin' said…
Great stuff! Congratulations! 4 days a week - perfect.
19/12/06 15:40
Anonymous said…
Congratulations. Sounds excellent. 4 days is the dream.
19/12/06 16:17
sublime-ation said…
Well done RIchard, that's great. Or should I call you Ed. now?
19/12/06 16:30
Anonymous said…
Congratulations lovely! A night of much drinking and debauchery must be had in celebration...

L.
19/12/06 16:46
richardwatts said…
Thanks, y'all. A celebratory shindig will be announced at some stage in the future, once the job is officially under way.
19/12/06 16:50
Anonymous said…
SWEET! Well earnt, and you are the right poof for the job, too. Congratulations.
19/12/06 18:28
Desci said…
I quietly shuffle into the line of people wishing you congratu-fucking-lations. (Pity I tripped up back there on the last step; I don't think anyone noticed). xo
19/12/06 18:42
walypala said…
I've already said it but I want to go on the record to say excellent work. It is good to get such recognition for your superlative skills.

Rock on.

x

M
19/12/06 19:25
Anonymous said…
Wow congraulations dude! Thats fantastic!

Even though you hate the season i'll say it anyway.. Merry Christmas!!
19/12/06 19:33
Anonymous said…
Well done mate, looks like a good year is shaping up for you already.
Now to get myself a proper job...
19/12/06 19:54
Anonymous said…
OMG! Congratulations! A new edge will be good and a fresh eye is always appreciated. Well done Richard.

Does it include the suite of other publications to???
20/12/06 20:29
richardwatts said…
Thanks emack - and no, it's just MCV as far as I know - someone in Sydney will be taking over SX National (yes, they need two people to do Troy's job - quelle surprise!). It hasn't been officially announced yet, so I've probably pre-empted any formal announcement by blogging about it - so maybe keep it under your hat for a while, please?
21/12/06 00:21
Anonymous said…
Congratulations!

Best wishes for the new job, and the new year,

Don x
21/12/06 16:29
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