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i think i see where you're going with this. in a small company you do want to work with people you like being around. the test metaphors can use some work thou

i think i see where you're going with this. in a small company you do want to work with people you like being around. the test metaphors can use some work though ;) i don't see how Monday test would be any different than Sunday test? you're still working with that person right? i've been in a situation where i've made recommendation to hire because the candidate aced the interview, but i knew i had no interest in spending too much time with them on personal level. it was conflicting to say the least, but in the end he ended up making some good work contributions. It is almost impossible to tell how well the person will behave long term (i don't care what Gladwell says).

borski 14y ago
Right, this works for us because we're such a small team. And you're also right that Monday is no different - we didn't mean for it to be taken literally, but it's a way of checking whether the person being a part of the team excites you or not.
- epoxyhockey 14y ago
  I used to work for a small company where most employees enthusiastically spent time hanging out with the founder on various weekends, going to sporting events and dinners. The critical point to be made is that the founder signed our paychecks. Until after the company dissolved, you couldn't tell who was doing it for office politics reasons or out of genuine friendship. Today, only 15% of those employees still speak to the founder. In my opinion, it's best not to approach hiring in the same manner as dating. At the end of the day, it's a business arrangement and it's about getting high quality work done in exchange for money.
  - borski 14y ago
    I could see situations in which this would matter, but most of our early employees feel super-invested in the company such that they don't see me as 'founder' or 'boss' or feel the need to indulge in office politics. We're pretty good at sniffing out 'politically savvy' folks, especially since many of us are not the greatest at 'office politics.' We have a 'no bullshit' attitude, and I get called out a lot, and I call people out a lot. There's not much hidden at Tinfoil.

borski 14y ago

Right, this works for us because we're such a small team. And you're also right that Monday is no different - we didn't mean for it to be taken literally, but it's a way of checking whether the person being a part of the team excites you or not.

epoxyhockey 14y ago
I used to work for a small company where most employees enthusiastically spent time hanging out with the founder on various weekends, going to sporting events and dinners. The critical point to be made is that the founder signed our paychecks. Until after the company dissolved, you couldn't tell who was doing it for office politics reasons or out of genuine friendship. Today, only 15% of those employees still speak to the founder. In my opinion, it's best not to approach hiring in the same manner as dating. At the end of the day, it's a business arrangement and it's about getting high quality work done in exchange for money.
- borski 14y ago
  I could see situations in which this would matter, but most of our early employees feel super-invested in the company such that they don't see me as 'founder' or 'boss' or feel the need to indulge in office politics. We're pretty good at sniffing out 'politically savvy' folks, especially since many of us are not the greatest at 'office politics.' We have a 'no bullshit' attitude, and I get called out a lot, and I call people out a lot. There's not much hidden at Tinfoil.