Now that I've been gone from my previous employer for more than three months, I'm offering an update: I have zero regrets. No "Why did I leave?" thoughts pop up during the most trying moments of being my own boss. The great moments are better and the idiocy of professional life is amusing instead of frustrating. I don't think of that company often. It's sweet.

But I get occassional reminders of how happy I am that I no longer work for them. Today, I received an email from them about company stock that is vesting in a few weeks. The email reminded me that the date is approaching and included a link to the website to view my account. When I clicked the link, I received this message:

Your current browser is not supported by this site. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer Version 5.0 and greater.

This is a good indicator of my previous employer's view of the world. My using Mozilla Firefox is too far out of the "normal" range to be considered. Forgive me. But the best part of today's e-mail was this disclaimer:

Note to Former Employees: You are receiving this email at the address registered with XXXXXX’s Employee Alumni website. If your email address has changed, please update your profile on the Alumni website.

If my e-mail address has changed, how would I get this e-mail that tells me to update my information? Any guesses why I don't work there anymore?