I’ve been thinking a lot about what to do about my participation on GNOME Foundation’s Board of Directors in face of the fact that my wife and I are expecting our first baby in February. After careful consideration, I decided to resign. I want to be fully focused on my family (especially in the first few months) without feeling bad for doing Board stuff while I could be with my family or not doing Board stuff while I’m spending time with my family.
So, considering my priorities now, I feel that I would be more useful to the Board by stepping down and letting another person with a lot of energy to take my position on Board for the rest of this mandate. The Board has decided to appoint Jorge Castro to replace me. He’s highly motivated and I’m sure he’ll give good contributions as a member of the Board.
I’ve had a great time in my two and a half years on Foundation Board. It was a great way to support the community in several ways and to work with some very nice people. The GNOME Foundation is getting better everyday and I feel very proud to be part of it.
thanks for these two years and a half.
go and take care of your family, you and them deserve this.
;-)
Gracias Lucas! :-)
I admire your sense of responsibility. Well done. You’ll be back.
Thank you and enjoy (even if that might sound a little sarcastic as I know what the beginnings are like with a baby ;)!
I hope you enjoy this time with your family because this is the most important period to parents. There’s no word to describe the emotion. You’re right: all the rest can wait.
I voted for you and hope you get back when ready. Good luck!
Thanks for all the effort you’ve put into the board Lucas! Best of luck with the little one :-)
Thanks for making GNOME rock, and congratulations on the baby.