This continues a trend set during the interview process, in which it sometimes took several days to reach the next step in the process. I've been out of work for a while, so I'm anxious to get back on the job. But that's only half the reason I've been so jumpy about the delays. The other reason is my Silicon Valley startup reflexes. I'm certain I'm going to have to adjust these reflexes to get used to my new working life. I actually had a choice of whether to go on-board as a contractor or as a permanent employee. I chose to go permanent for several reasons. First, the company involved has a reputation of treating employees extremely well. Also, I admire what the company is doing in my industry. But most important are the resources this company can bring to bear on a problem. I am practically salivating to get my hands on those resources!
All of this makes me intellectually willing to put up with the inevitable slow pace certain aspects of doing business in a large company entail. It's not the first time
I've worked in a large business environment, though never at this scale. Emotionally however, I have those startup reflexes that condition my expectations. The new job will be
a challenge, not only technically, but psychologically as well. I'm looking forward to both.
Posted by hbo at August 5, 2003 04:07 PM