I’ve long said that I’d love to go back and work at a University again if it weren’t for the pay. I loved the creative, diverse people, the pleasant and fun atmosphere, and the loose dress code. After 3 days at Origin, I think I may have found a good alternative. Origin seems to have most of the advantages of the University environment, and I’m settling in well. My boss here even reminds me strongly of one of the people I used to work for at UNT. And the free games don’t hurt either. They’re also looking for some more web application developers and other skilled folks, so if any of you are in the market, let me know!