This is just repost my last thought on my previous job in Point2 Technologies Inc. In general, I described it by following Point2’s 4 core values:
Exceed expectation at every opportunity
In last 5 years and 10 months, Point2 had given me many opportunities; when I was hired, I never planned to have a chance to learn team and management skills. I never planned to be the technical team lead. With such a unique company culture, you can always exceed expectation as long as you believe in yourself. It was amazing working in heavy equipment team in the last 2 months; it was great success to see acquiring 7 new subscriptions in a month, like a magic. That was the opportunity for me to see how efficient a small team operates together. So I believe you will be able to take advantage of every opportunity in [anytime], [anywhere] and [any size]; it depends on whether you want to exceed your own expectation.
Value the Team above all else
During the job interview in the last few weeks (for my current new job), one thing I’m proud to show to the potential employer is the Point2 technical team picture which was taken in last Sept (2006), about 30 technical people. I put it in my pocket in case I’m asked for a question like “How big is your team?”. As a bonus, it also gives me a lot of confident during the interview. By showing this picture, it already says thousand words as well as demonstrating how great the team which has been built by the team (in particular, from an agile development point of view) and Point2.
Thrill in assertive risk taking and visionary innovation
When I decided to move on for a new career, one of the biggest risks is not sure that I’ll be able to find the same good teammates and company culture as Point2. When time goes longer, human normally feels comfortable and protected in the same enviornment and people. On the other hand, it will take a lot of brave to jump out of your comfort zone. One of my little tip for easily jumping out of this comfort zone is be creative and innovative for your future, this will help to see more interesting and successful future.
Fanatically pursue excellence
I always think about “What’s next?” for my personal life as well as my career. I’m lucky to say that because of my motivation to be excellence (although not always success), I’m able to find what my passion on technology and career. Database and performance is really something I had been working in the last 4 years from time to time. When I saw the posting of my next job, I can visualize what the work is about and how I can handle different tasks and can do it better. What I really mean is to develop a way to visualize what the situation is about will help you purse excellence successfully.
This 4 core values are really what I had learn from my previous company in 5 years and 10 months and I’m able to carry them and use them through out the rest of my career, may be another 20-30+ . :>
Cheers!
| “We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think.” | |
| — Buddha | |
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