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I am now employed full-time at a start-up doing stuff that's really natural of my skillset. Unfortunately I can't talk more about this, but I highly suggest those of you not reading this through Tabulas log-in to get the friends-only version. It doesn't have any juicy details, but more personal reflections on this job that I just decided to err on the side of caution with. I'll be using friends-only a lot more now ;)

In any case, the most excellent news is that I am continued to allowed to work on Tabulas because the guys are really awesome about this. Unfortunately, developments will go slower than they are going now, but the since most of the hard work is done ... I don't figure this will be any problem.

The biggest change for this whole situation is mostly a mindset change for me - I no longer have to rely on Tabulas for money. Excellent! I'll quit pestering users to upgrade to paid accounts - which are actually going to be renamed 'patron accounts.'

In my mind, Tabulas is kind of like a glorified geek/art toy ... and those who financially support it are patrons. I don't view Tabulas as a business where people are obligated to pay - they should if they want to - and if they do, they get cool new features. They are patrons.

In any case, things are good. I'm employed and I can continue to work on Tabulas :) This is great news for AM too; I can buy a separate DB server for AM stuff....