Toward the end of last week I had three job offers on the table from three very good organisations. I’d quickly dismissed one of the organisations simply because it’s interview process had been very one way (they asked lots of questions, but were not as forth coming as I would have liked when I asked questions in return). The other two were much harder to separate. Both represented great opportunities. Both operated in a similar space consulting). Both had great people. Where they did differ greatly was size (the organisation I chose being significantly smaller) and approach (both to career development and client engagements). It was a though decision, but as my first week draws to an end I’m sure I made the right decision.
I’m now a thoughtworker. Something all thoughtworkers seem to be proud to stand up and say. Though the legendary “arrive to find your laptop on your desk” didn’t materialise for me (still waiting for Dell to deliver it) everything else went according to plan. People are genuinely interested in you, both personally and professionally. There is a passion for technology in everyone. There is a real sense of wanting to deliver true value to the client. There is a healthy level of skepticism when it comes to the “right” way to do things (in fact people seem to want to challenge many of the norms of consulting and software development). It’s exciting and so very different to the senseless politically driven organisation I was previously working for.
November 13th, 2005 at 9:57 pm
Now you need to be added to ThoughtBlogs at
http://blogs.thoughtworks.com/
November 15th, 2005 at 4:12 pm
Hey Kevin, congratulations! Hope it all goes well.
Cheers
Andrew
September 26th, 2006 at 7:28 pm
I’m looking at joining Thoughtworks also.
What’s your experience of the place now that you’ve been there for almost a year ? Is it all that it’s cracked up to be ?
I hear a mixed bag about the place and that a lot of people come and go….but that seems to be balanced out by the opportunity to do some neat stuff.
Anyway…your thoughts appreciated
September 27th, 2006 at 7:26 am
Hi John,
actually I’ve recenty left ThoughtWorks. I loved ThoughtWorks as a company. They have some great people and I learn’t alot about what makes for a great place to work. The problem, for me, was that they weren’t getting the sort of roles that keep me excited and engaged. When I was contacted about my current role I was initially reluctant about leaving ThoughtWorks, the people and the dream. When I looked at the role it offered me challenges that Thoughtworks was unable to offer and that I was looking for. So I left. Havng said that, I’d encourage you to apply. It’s a great company with great people.
Oh, by the way, I’m recruiting senior developers at the moment :).