Ben Metcalfe Wanders the World
I read with fascination as Ben Metcalfe wanders the world deep in thought, pondering his next step. Should he move to his favourite city, San Francisco? Or should he put his family and his girl-friend first? The best sort of blog is an unfolding story.
I met Ben once, for about two minutes, and he struck me as a rather big-headed young whipper-snapper, but I’ve definitely felt an affinity with him since he left the BBC. I’ve almost always left a job without knowing what I’m going to do next. It’s taken me to strange places, as far apart as Vladivostok and Blog Relations. I can’t say it’s always been the greatest career move. People who just stick at their desks usually get near the top after 30 or 40 years or so, but they always seem to leave their personalities at the bottom of the greasy pole. I don’t think Ben’s going to do that.
