News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long?. Parent comment

Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by ed25519FUUU on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:21AM (#26167292)
Every tech company I’ve worked at expected me to bring my laptop home every night “just in case we need you to jump in”

FANG companies also typically pay your cellphone bill, again because they expect to be able to page and call you at any time.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by yardie on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:40AM (#26167552)
I do the same but I don't jump in right away. We have runbooks and escalation routines. If it gets to the point that I need to "jump in" I take that time back in the upcoming days and weeks.

As a personal favour I will fire off a private message to whichever colleague is on call if I see they are floundering. Because I'm a good guy and believe the help I give today may be requited down the line.

[ Parent | on HN ]