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I recently overheard a Facebook employee who was on a date explaining how cool the Metaverse is and how it's going to change the world. It was really weird and

by leros 5y ago

I recently overheard a Facebook employee who was on a date explaining how cool the Metaverse is and how it's going to change the world. It was really weird and cringy to hear. It's clear he's been drinking the Facebook Kool aid. The same thing happened to me working at Microsoft a long time ago. You spend so much time on campus, around other Microsoft people, and you feel like you're at the best company in the world and you're working on the most amazing things. I was convinced Internet Explorer was going to become the top browser again because of how it's JavaScript engine could tap into GPUs better on Windows due to better GPU drivers and how it could do things no other browsers could because of Windows OS integration possibilities. Inside Microsoft, we "knew" Internet Explorer was coming back. The illusion got shattered in my mind about a week after leaving. It was really weird. I had obviously drank the Kool aid too.

b20000 5y ago
sounds like google
ironmagma 5y ago
The sad thing is, that optimism isn't necessarily unfounded. In fact, in order for IE to make a comeback, it's needed. Unfortunately Microsoft just is so dysfunctional that it can't coordinate well enough to get it done. (I'm not saying it's unique in this regard, many giants have this issue in various forms.)
- leros 5y ago
  I think its also just an inevitable result of working somewhere. You're constantly surrounded by coworkers, you're repeatedly hearing all of the overly optimistic business justifications for why you're working on what you're doing, and maybe you read an article about the competition a few times a year. It's a classic echo chamber.
lifeplusplus 5y ago
one activity: we will put you in breakout rooms and talk about how one of our meta products changed your life.. I just said I dont use facebook and not active on insta, although i know my mom use whatsapp, good acquisition, lol?
- leros 5y ago
  That's a little weird. The ways companies motivate their employees with mission statements and how they're "changing/saving the world" can definitely be weird. That being said, a lot of people appreciate and need that kind of motivation. Hopefully it's gets less weird as you get into your role. I'm always thinking things like "yeah, I guess our mission is to change the world in X way, but I've spent the last three months making this revenue reporting graph for EU tax purposes."

by leros 5y ago

b20000 5y ago

sounds like google

ironmagma 5y ago

The sad thing is, that optimism isn't necessarily unfounded. In fact, in order for IE to make a comeback, it's needed. Unfortunately Microsoft just is so dysfunctional that it can't coordinate well enough to get it done. (I'm not saying it's unique in this regard, many giants have this issue in various forms.)

leros 5y ago
I think its also just an inevitable result of working somewhere. You're constantly surrounded by coworkers, you're repeatedly hearing all of the overly optimistic business justifications for why you're working on what you're doing, and maybe you read an article about the competition a few times a year. It's a classic echo chamber.

lifeplusplus 5y ago

one activity: we will put you in breakout rooms and talk about how one of our meta products changed your life.. I just said I dont use facebook and not active on insta, although i know my mom use whatsapp, good acquisition, lol?

leros 5y ago
That's a little weird. The ways companies motivate their employees with mission statements and how they're "changing/saving the world" can definitely be weird. That being said, a lot of people appreciate and need that kind of motivation. Hopefully it's gets less weird as you get into your role. I'm always thinking things like "yeah, I guess our mission is to change the world in X way, but I've spent the last three months making this revenue reporting graph for EU tax purposes."