so to make this less cryptic, unless something dramatic happens, my run as an IBMer is going to end soon. i was never a really great fit in Consulting; i like to care deeply about my work, to make things better and to be a force multiplier that bolsters those around me. in IBM Software i was able to accomplish this. in IBM Consulting, i am “too expensive” in an organization that emphasizes “fast” and “cheap” more than “good.”