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Floydimus
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Last week, my entire team was out including my manager.

I had to define the roadmap for Q4 and present it to everyone along with my skip level manager (Sr Director).

Now with 12 hour time difference, the call was scheduled at 04:30 AM India time.

Now since I am new, this was my first time (an opportunity to build trust), one off event, and some new learning experience, I decided to give it a shot because I am professional enough to fill in during critical times.

Everything went well.

I come back from vaccine break and this happened: https://devrant.com/rants/4595608/...

Now here is the interesting part. I had my 1:1 with my manager yesterday and she asked me the details of how things went the previous week yada yada..

Then she proceeds to tell me that Sr Director and herself are super impressed with me and by my work.

She was like, "we are thankful that we have you because after the lead left, you managed everything so well"

Then proceeds to asks me, "You had a conversation with lead that you'd be open to relocation. She mentioned me before she quit. Do you think that if you are with the team in US, you'd be able to perform better?"

I agree and tell her that in person socialising is a key tool that helps me a lot in my job.

Manager: "Cool. If you ever want to move to US or anywhere, just let me or Sr Director know and we'd be happy to do so. It's very easy and can be done quickly."

Me: "Do you mean visiting different offices or relocating full time?"

Manager: "Both."

For someone like me, coming from a third world nation who has seen nothing but hardship, this was one of the most rewarding career experience I have had. The decision lies with me. And she asked me that as soon COVID is over, I'll have to frequently visit different offices around the world.

This is my third international offer in 1.5 years that too in times of COVID. All by themselves and I wasn't even looking for them.

Holy fuck! Now I feel more confident and valued for my work.

Hard work is indeed paying off

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  • 5
    3y
    Famous last words:

    It's very easy and can be done quickly.
  • 0
    3y
    @electrineer not sure if serious or sarcasm.
  • 1
    3y
    @aviophile eh?
  • 4
    3y
    Hope it works out well. I'd manage my expectations and hope that those two people don't change positions or something, but good luck.
  • 2
    3y
    @dotnethostage thanks.

    @bananaerror something that I didn't think of so good point and before they do, I'll try to make my next move.
  • 2
    3y
    fingers crossed that this happens 👍
  • 4
    3y
    relocate to Reykjavík, Iceland 😄
    Beautiful nature for hikes. In the middle between USA and europe with multiple daily flights to anywhere.
    And if you get sick you don't go bankrupt as you do in the USA.
    Also better living standard than the USA.
  • 2
    3y
    Iceland Air Network Map
    https://icelandair.com/about/...
  • 3
    3y
    @heyheni thanks bro.

    I really really want to move to EU primarily for you guys as I keep telling everyone I have many friends in EU (you folks) so want to be there.

    I am eyeing London so I can get my foot in the door, tour around for an year and half and them move to mainland.

    London because better overlap US and Asia, and my org has bigger office there so easier to get in.

    Otherwise they'll throw me in the US (which I am not keen on except for occassional touring).
  • 1
    3y
    Good luck 🤞
  • 1
    3y
    @ChristoPy thanks bud.
  • 1
    3y
    Congratulations.

    I hope to reach the same. May be it would be possible. I started my application for immigration, but it looks like a process for a year at least.
  • 0
    3y
    @darkwind reach where?
  • 1
    3y
    @Floydimus
    1) level of having a skill
    2) being valued at the work
    3) living in first world country (I will try going to Canada for starters)
  • 0
    3y
    @darkwind oh yes. I can assure you on the first.

    Having a good tool box surely works wonders.
  • 1
    3y
    @heyheni It seems a bit silly to move somewhere just because you can get away from there easily.

    @Floydimus I know you meant Europe, but UK is not in EU any more.
  • 0
    3y
    @electrineer politically yes.
  • 1
    3y
    "small wins"... you sire, are underestimating yourself. Congratulations and I hope you will have the happiness you deserve :-)
  • 1
    3y
    Very happy for you, congratulations and well done!
  • 0
    3y
    @NeatNerdPrime @thehappyhipster thank you guys ♥️😁
  • 1
    3y
    If this is what you want then congratulations. Probably best to take them up on the offer sooner than later, while they’re enthusiastic.

    you could start with getting them to let you visit some of the offices around the world and see which area you like the most and would like to move to
  • 0
    3y
    @TrevorTheRat yes, that's what I'll be doing.. a few visits once covid restrictions relax a little. And then decide.
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