Re:Optimize Onboarding
by wink on Friday September 11, 2020 @02:36AM
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I disagree, it's a much more helpful way to let them explore the code base than "here, write a test for some feature you also don't understand".
Where I was it was never a stated goal to have them ship asap, the goal was a) to let them learn quickly and b) let them not hate their new job.
Incidentally, everyone except one person liked this approach. Hands-on, have the genuine feeling to do something sensible (maybe not important, but hey, it's your first week) and NOT spend 2w just reading docs.
Re:Optimize Onboarding
by hashkb on Saturday September 12, 2020 @02:19AM
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I think that's a false dichotomy. For example, have new hires pair with someone who is making good progress on something medium sized and medium impact. Share in a nearly guaranteed success, learn, and no need to hoard one-pointers.
Where I was it was never a stated goal to have them ship asap, the goal was a) to let them learn quickly and b) let them not hate their new job.
Incidentally, everyone except one person liked this approach. Hands-on, have the genuine feeling to do something sensible (maybe not important, but hey, it's your first week) and NOT spend 2w just reading docs.