One of my rules for this blog is never to comment on the day job.
Just over three months ago I left The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and joined the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).
I had spent four and a half years at the CIOT. It has been a fascinating and rewarding experience but it was time, for me, to move on and develop my public policy expertise by working on other issues.
During my time at the CIOT I helped campaign for a 'taxpayers' charter'.
I am breaking my rule, although this isn't any longer the day job so feel I am have some leeway, because I am proud to have helped get the charter into existence.
It should help people navigate through the tax system, especially those on low incomes who cannot afford to pay for tax advice.
And it is an example of the positive contribution the much maligned profession of lobbying can make to developing government policy.