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No Longer DEV's Community Manager, But Still Got Lotsa Love For Y'all! 💚

Michael Tharrington on June 11, 2024

Heyo folks! 👋 It's been about a month since I was let go from DEV (see the post here) and I wanted to return to the community to give a few quick ...
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Michael Tharrington • Edited

Wrote this post early yesterday right before heading out on a little journey to visit my parents in my hometown. Anywho, it's so nice to come back to so many kind, encouraging comments from folks I know here!

I'm going to use this message to collectively respond to everybody and let ya know that I miss you all very much... but hey, I'm still very much alive and kickin' too, haha. 😄

So, please don't be a stranger! In the great big digital neighborhood of the internet, I'm only an email or a LinkedIn message away. I hope you connect and let's keep in touch! 🤝

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Mohammed

Oh no, I've been gone for a month and DEV's dropping Michael?

Sorry to hear that mate, things are rough in tech rn.

All the best going forward!

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Thaísa Vieira

You were the first one who made me feel that the DEV Community was a different place, with kindness and safety to ask and learn. I'll never forget your weekly posts, especially about music albums. I wish you a good rest time and opportunities to keep changing the world in your own way!

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Ben Halpern

💚

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Schemetastic (Rodrigo)

I can't imagine someone in this community that I could miss more than you, Michael, you make so many people feel welcome, including me. However, changes are inevitable, I hope the new changes in your life turn out very positive. 💖

For the old times, the good ol' Music Mondays (on a Tuesday):

I believe you'll like this. Take a lot of care Michael, this is not the last time I recommend music to you BTW. 😉

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Michael Tharrington

Great freaking tune, Rodrigo! You're always leading me to good stuff. Please do keep the recommendations coming. 🙌

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Schemetastic (Rodrigo)

Expect an email from me in the next days with great tunes! I'll listen to yours soon!

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Thomas Bnt

💜💜💜

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Jaime López

What a big lost not having you here!!! I remember my first messages you found me and let me feel being part of something fantastic and wonderful.

I can only say: "Big Thanks!!!" Hope our paths cross in the near future.

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Jess Lee

❤️❤️❤️

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Bala Madhusoodhanan

Mike,
I am surprised and shocked . But please let me know if I could help in anyway.

I still hope to see you active on the platform.. Would be missing you mate !!

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Carlarjenkins

Thanks for writing this. I miss your weekly 'what's your weekly win?' prompt. Also thanks for responding to me on LinkedIn.
I do feel that you will get something very soon. You're a wonderful Community Manager. There are so many social media companies that can use your services right now.

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Best Codes

I'll miss you! 💚

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a.infosecflavour

May the force be with you!!⚡
Thank you for your support and having made this space so great!🌞

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J3ffJessie

I feel horrible that you are no longer the community manager here as you truly were a pillar for the community and the moderators and making Dev better every day. I am blessed to have met you and enjoy some fun times and great conversations.

I know you are going to land somewhere amazing and do amazing things in the future. I already feel the loss on Dev and can only hope it survives without you. You are a rockstar and will be missed greatly.

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Jason Dunn [AWS]

You can tell a lot about a person in how they handle the rocky parts of life: some choose anger, some chose humour and grace. You sir are a class act and I wish you all the best in whatever path is next for you!

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Mike Talbot ⭐

You were so active here, it has been quieter without you and like many others here, I miss your contributions and your guiding hand. Best of luck, make lemonade!

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Davide de Paolis

oh no. pity! you really made a difference for the community. we will miss you!

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Renan Ferro

Wow Mike, this took me by surprise! Just today I was thinking your weekly post about some musical topic, that was really something I really enjoyed doing and looked forward to doing weekly! I wish you all the success in the world, that at this moment you can relax, enjoy the moment and that some really cool opportunity arises for you, because you are a very good person! It was a pleasure meeting you, sharing good posts, moments and music!

Stay safe and if you need anything, just call me! (I added you on LinkedIn so it doesn't happen that we lose contact too).

See you man!

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Christine Belzie

I’ll miss you @michaeltharrington! 😢🫂

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Anita Olsen

It is good to hear from you @michaeltharrington! DEV is not the same without you!

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sahra 💫

Love to keep seeing you here Michael 🤗💫

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Dumebi Okolo

Thank you, Michael, for giving me a great Dev experience. For listening to me and believing in me. I'm truly going to miss you!
I'm all geared up for your next adventure(s). ❤️

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John Johnson Okah

You are currently my best friend on DEV. I'll miss you, brother.

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Saurabh Rai

Music Mondays were the best and won't be the same without you @michaeltharrington

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buarki

farewell, Michael!

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Christophe Colombier • Edited

Thanks for letting us know and sharing

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Cesar Aguirre

I know how it feels, I've been there a couple of times. But, for me, time between jobs have been a great opportunity to "recalibrate." Good luck on your next steps. Great portfolio site, btw.

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Elizabeth

Oh no! I'll miss you in the community, I always looked forward to your music recommendations and even your mods' email updates. I hope you find something soon.

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Jake Lundberg

💚

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Pachi 🥑

I am glad I got to meetup and collab.
Hoping you will find something awesome

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Chris Jarvis

Well crap, I'm sorry man. Good luck I'm sending you a linkedIn connection request.