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> After he quits, then promptly goes back to the same company. In isolation, sure, this seems weird. But remember that around that time (Obama admin), a lot
by 1024core 8y ago
> After he quits, then promptly goes back to the same company.
In isolation, sure, this seems weird. But remember that around that time (Obama admin), a lot of techies were being invited to join the government in the "Digital Service". Many of them took leaves of absence (I know a couple) to work 6 months or a year in the government, fixing their systems, and when done, rejoined their previous companies. So, in context, it's not that unusual.
See, for example: https://www.cio.com/article/3288924/us-digital-service-recruits-silicon-valley-innovators-like-matt-cutts-to-modernize-government-tech.html https://www.cio.com/article/3288924/us-digital-service-recru...
- rdtsc 8y agoHmm. Ok, I see your point. You're right about the Digital Service. And his blog does say that much as well.