Neil Hopcroft

I’ve been here in Stockholm just over a week now, and I’m sure you’re all keen to hear how things are going? Where to start? I could pick up after the last installment, I was awaiting my baggage at the time, which arrived shortly after I sent that entry. Outside to find a taxi, I […]

(Following a tagging by cally_tmk) List seven songs you are into right now. It doesn’t matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your journal along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people […]

glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife – good news for those praying for the end of time Paper boat Overreaction – good job the Nephilim aren’t touring in quite the way they were Goth Barbie Felt typewriter

Oooo, the anticipation. I’ve just boarded a flight to Stockholm. We’re due to take off in 10 minutes, so i’ve got a little time before i have to turn the phone off. Its always a bit crazy starting a new job, doubly so when its in a new country. More later. ETA: arrived Stockholm, awaiting […]

Is it the lush interior? The sophisticated onboard computers? (280ZX) Fake sunroof DeLorean time travel after sale of flux capacitor on parts site Headless bus – take a break

Lego pinball Sterling engine Stormtroopers “My laptop bag has scared TSA security personnel at several airports recently” Trayless mug carriage system Jubilee line now serving

I’m now available on SkypeIn at +44 20 8133 2634, which will be valid for the duration of my time in Stockholm.

I started last week with a couple of interviews lined up and finished it with two job offers, and a third arrived today. They were all software engineering roles: Raymarine in Portsmouth Qualcomm in Cambridge and Sony Ericsson in Stockholm These are all strong companies with fascinating technology within their particular niche of the market, […]

Anyone got any idea what the ‘crossing point of light’ is?

Its been something of a turbulent time lately – and looks like it will continue that way for a little while longer. I’m looking forward to having some kind of certainty in my life. I’ve been doing a few phone interviews for jobs in various places, the most promising currently is near Farnborough with others […]