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Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Guest — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:11:45 -0000

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

duregger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:57 -0000

yeah Craig... good thoughts, and as a developer - you know the importance of non-interrupted work blocks, something the the open office set-up is not attuned for... As a former PM - our developers always became frustrated when conversation/noise/questions interrupted their work flow.

In fact we tried to only communicate through IM, FF, and now GWave, unless it was mission critical to interrupt.

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Amanda — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:07 -0000

This is exactly the way my boss runs. I've worked with her for almost 5 years and we get along so well because she doesn't micromanage my time. I do what she asks. If she asks for way too much we talk about what is more reasonable. If I'm bored, we talk about it and she gives me something challenging. Most weeks I have no idea how many hours I work. She has said before that she doesn't care if you surf the internet for a couple hours, if you are a "trainwreck" and get your job done by the deadline- go for it.

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Michael Lyda — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:34 -0000

I feel like it would change how directors hold their staff accountable for their work. Instead of keeping track of a particular employee's hours, the director and employee would create some goals for work/projects and keep track of those.

It definitely would not be traditional, but I feel like it would be more effective, especially for our generation.

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Justin Wise — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:23:47 -0000

You bet, bud. Now how do we bring this to the church? What would that look like?

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Craig Saboe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:01:15 -0000

My thoughts exactly... I'm 28 and just took a new job largely because it offered the ability to (at some point) work from home. As a software developer, I can often be more productive at home where I'm more comfortable, where no one is bothering me, etc. I want to be able to go to a dentist appointment during the day without feeling guilty, even if I stay later that afternoon - nothing like dirty looks from others who religiously show up 9-5 and don't do crap all day. And how about useless dress code rules? Like I said, I'm a developer - I don't want to wear a tie to sit in a cubicle all day. Let me wear jeans and anything non-vulgar, like I'm old enough to dress myself.

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Justin Wise — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:06 -0000

Can't wait to read it!

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dannyjbixby — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:43 -0000

Agreed. That model is becoming more and more popular.

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Sam Mahlstadt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:31 -0000

AMEN! I just finished writing a blog post about this same thing this afternoon. Gen Y will rule the world soon, and the rules are changing.

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

Michael Lyda — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:09 -0000

Coming from a young person who works, I agree with this completely. I hate having to work for the sake of working, without any real goals to aim towards...

I always get done what needs to get done too, regardless if it's from 8-5 or late at night, it still gets done.

Thanks Justin!

Re: Work Like a Young Entrepreneur

@kylereed — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:28 -0000

Great discussion and thoughts here. I think you are right in your observations. I would rather get the job done then punch the clock.