In the video, the speaker shares their experience of starting at Microsoft, highlighting the unexpected situation of their hiring manager, George Canard, having moved to a different group by the time they arrived. They navigate their first day without guidance, emphasizing the challenges of transitioning into a new job and the importance of having a mentor in a large organization.
In the video, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about their experience of getting hired at Microsoft. They recount how George Canard, the person who hired them, played a significant role in their transition to the company. However, an interesting twist occurs when the speaker realizes that by the time they started working, George had moved to a different group, leaving them without a direct connection to their original hiring manager.
Upon arriving at Microsoft in Redmond, the speaker finds themselves in a somewhat awkward situation. They mention that there was a gap between leaving their previous job and starting at Microsoft, which added to the uncertainty of their first day. To their surprise, no one seemed to be aware of their arrival, leading to a lack of guidance on their first day.
As the speaker navigates this unexpected scenario, they encounter another individual who steps in to take on the role of their manager. This new manager, whose name the speaker struggles to remember, becomes the point of contact for the speaker as they begin their journey at Microsoft. The situation highlights the unpredictability of starting a new job, especially in a large organization.
The speaker reflects on the challenges of starting in a new environment without the support of the person who initially brought them on board. This experience underscores the importance of having a mentor or guide during transitions, particularly in a corporate setting where changes can happen rapidly.
Overall, the video captures the speaker’s initial experiences at Microsoft, emphasizing the unexpected twists that can occur during job transitions. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of starting anew in a large company and the significance of connections in the workplace.
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