Each and every one of them has given their best, be it Techtember or Techtober or any other tech-month. We've been a team that always punches above its weight, and that has been possible only because each of us holds more than our own. Am I crying while I type this? Yes, I am.
Did I mention we're also remote-first since day 1? That's been one of the advantages we took into the unfortunate pandemic, as we didn't have to overthink our entire business when it hit. The lack of ground events did make the gig boring, but I am glad we've bounced back.
More shoutouts! @alexdobie for reviving the XDA YouTube; @Jaime_Rivera @antondnagy for all of PocketNow's support to XDA; Sophia for infusing our socials with personality and Bingo. And last but not the least, @journeydan for his distinct vision and support within @Valnetinc.
I am also grateful that I could lead XDA into its next chapter. The site redesign was a long time coming, and so were the CMS migration and the process overhauls preceding all of this. This sets the site up for further success in the longer term. x.com/xdadevelopers/…
I am also grateful that I could lead XDA into its next chapter. The site redesign was a long time coming, and so were the CMS migration and the process overhauls preceding all of this. This sets the site up for further success in the longer term. x.com/xdadevelopers/…
It is difficult for me to imagine life without XDA. It really is. The website has been my everything for the past 7 years. And my association with the xda brand goes back even further to the forums back in 2011, closer to when I was a Recognized Contributor and a Forum Moderator.
That's almost 11 years! I have goosebumps as I recount all of it and type this thread out. I have so many of my "firsts" that I can attribute squarely to these three letters, and I am so grateful that I could. If you told 15 yr old Aamir that he would one day use the fanciest of
phones and talk about them and make a living out of it, he would rightfully call you crazy. But if my younger self saw me now, saw what XDA has given to me and what I have given back, he would be really proud. We built this thing, article by article, word by word.
All said and done, I do recognize the need for a change for myself. As much as I hate parting with the site that gave me my all, I have to make room for something new. I am yet to turn 28, and there's a world out there that is still left to explore.
What's next for me? That is a very good question, and one that I don't have an answer for right now. Atm, I've earned myself a nice break. I'd like to travel around, touch some grass, sand, and snow, and just recharge my body and rest my head and heart.
If you have an opportunity for an experienced editor, manager, writer, or tech enthusiast (and a lawyer and accountant too), please let me know.
At the end of this week, I leave XDA behind in the capable hands of @TheRichWoods and the team. I know they will take good care of my baby.
@aamirsidd94 Whatever you do next, you're going to absolutely crush it. You're a tremendousl talented person, and XDA will miss you!
@aamirsidd94 @TheRichWoods All the best for what's next, Aamir! And enjoy that break.
@aamirsidd94 @TheRichWoods Best of luck, Brother; I know you will do amazing things in the future.
@aamirsidd94 Good luck for whatever's next, Aamir.
@aamirsidd94 @TheRichWoods Wow. This came out of left field. Heartwarming tweets and, frankly, inspiring too. Really looking forward to what you do next. But for now, take that well deserved break. See you soon.
@aamirsidd94 @TheRichWoods It's been a pleasure working with you all these years man. You've helped me so much with anything I've ever needed, and you'll continue to be a star wherever you go. Best of luck for the future, I'm sure you'll continue doing great things ❤️
@aamirsidd94 @TheRichWoods The XDA has been my go-to since years, till date I always visit this website for custom ROMs and reviews. You have contributed so much that is very much seen. All the best for your future Aamir, and rest well now, you've earned it!
@aamirsidd94 This was unexpected :O All the best for your future endeavours!