Allows me to be free with development while protecting me from bureaucracy
Allows me to be free with development while protecting me from bureaucracy
No clocking hours: As long as I get what I need done, everyone is happy. If I need to leave at 3 for an appointment, I just let someone know.
Abstraction from bureaucracy: I don't have to deal with higher levels of management. I talk to my lead and my PM, who know what I'm working on, and that's about it.
Physical work environment: I started off with a two-person office. Within a few months, I had my own. Comfortable chairs, nice computer equipment.
Various benefits:
- Free public transit.
- Discounts at many restaurants and an IMAX theater downtown.
Stable: Microsoft won't be going out of business any time soon.
Location: I don't really like traveling to the east side much. If I didn't work there, I'd never cross Lake Washington. Depending on when I drive, there can be lots of traffic.
Career opportunity: Promotions are rather slow and methodical. No fast tracking or anything like one would get at a smaller company.
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