3 months, has it been 3 months? Seems like it was just yesterday I was having my interviews with Microsoft.
The process flashed by, although the wait between interviews (as short as they were) just seemed to drag (same kind of feeling, when as a child you wait for Xmas day or for your exam results, a mixture of anticipation and smidgen of fear).
But fear not, the process was smooth and went very well indeed. One thing I can say is Microsoft staff sure know how to interview, not once did I feel intimidated; in fact the whole process was rather relaxing. (That’s one course I must attend.)
1st day on the job, hehe (sorry I have to chuckle, they caught me a right royal) “Sit and do nothing” I thought. Hey that’s been my experience at most places I’ve joined over the many years I’ve been working. You arrive the first day on the job and you sit around while everyone does stuff, you know the feeling, army hurry up and wait.
I even packed a book.
Well was I caught off guard. Firstly quick intro (Although we mostly all knew each other by then anyway – sadeveloper Rocks). Then HR got hold of me, Access cards, package, legal stuff all sorted. By the time they were done my loan notebook (Ok my fancy new one had not arrived yet, hey that made me feel better, otherwise it would have been too perfect and I would have been forced to pinch myself) was configured and on my Desk. MY DESK, I have my own desk all shiny and ready for me. (Mind you, you should see it now, They even started finding out about my cookie baking)
Info overload follows, WOW what a learning curve, and just before my brain went onto melt down, the day was over. Book didn’t get out of the bag.
I have to admit, of all the companies I’ve dealt with, this one sure is organized, very well organized.
The pace of operation has not slowed since.
What I have been involved with, within the last 3 months would probably make a novel, so I won’t go down there. What I will do, is post about my experiences and leanings in this fascinating company going forward. (Ok I will do some catching up of my past experiences as well, but that’s for another blog)