Near the end of my sabbatical (oops, personal leave), I was convinced I wouldn't return to Amazon. I was ready for the next thing.
Then I returned, and my first week back was slow. I got a few e-mails each day, most being spam (ever since we switched to Microsoft Exchange Server, our inboxes have gone to hell). I was out of the loop and felt like a stranger wandering the halls.
But eventually everyone's schedules freed up, and I started to find out about all sorts of interesting projects. Which brings me to now. I think I am going to end up back at Amazon after all. I'm debating between three very intriguing opportunities, and I'm torn, but in a good way. All three offer chances to work for people I think I'd learn from, and the projects all geek me up. Who knew?