Indicators for a Great Job

Posted on Oct 22, 2023

In no particular order; probably not mutually exclusive; certaintly not collectively exhaustive

  • I seldomly ask for permission.
  • I don’t care much for what time it is.
  • I don’t look for confirmation.
  • I don’t need technical private projects.
  • I have colleagues who
    • put ideas over people.
    • don’t have a strong ego.
    • are very driven but not totally obsessed.
    • thirst for knowledge.
    • take satisfaction in sharing knowledge, teaching.
    • don’t forget or (involuntarily) bend much of what has been discussed between people.
    • think long term.
    • don’t die by ‘done is better than perfect’.
    • never hide their uncertainty.
    • are aware of their weaknesses.