Things I like about working @ MSFT (part 1)
Tuesday, October 04 2005
This is part 1 of an unlimited length series...Things I like about working @ Microsoft. This one will be short and simple.
I like how my co-workers are willing to help each other.
For example, I recently had a situation that prompted a question of "what do I do next?" and I knew from reading Heather's blog that she has been in this situation many, many times. I have never met her in person, never interacted with her in an official capacity through work, never interacted with her in a personal situation, never spoken with her on the phone or sent her email. I've left a few comments on her blog, but otherwise she would have no clue who I am other than one of the more than 60,000 Microsoft employees.
I sent her an email Friday evening quickly introducing myself and politely [I think ;-) ] asking my question. She responded to me first thing Monday morning with the exact information I needed, some further things to think about, how the situation typically works and words of encouragement. She could have responded with just the exact information I asked for, but instead she added some very valuable information that I didn't request. She took it upon herself to share with me [a complete stranger who's only link is our employer] what she thought might help me out. That's awesome! Thanks Heather!
This is just one example of something I see frequently inside our weathered walls and it's one of the main reasons I enjoy working at Microsoft!
~tod
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