Preparing to start a new role. Focus on political and social integration to new company.

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xiEG24

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xiEG24
Apr 25, 2021 5 Comments

I manage installation of automation and robotics systems in warehouses, mostly technical. I'm leaving Amazon and going to startup that has proven technology who is going public and starting to scale. I'm offering high scale deployment and process experience in exchange for more technical and young product exposure. And hopefully RSU 🚀

Typically I'm pretty quiet and all ears for the first month or two, take on some serious responsibility about 3 months in and reach expert proficiency a year in.

Any tips for what to focus on? Maybe in the political social realm? I would say I'm an excellent engineer but suck at sweet talking leadership and corporate culture hence why I had a bad time at Amazon.

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  • Avoid starting your sentences with « at Amazon », ensure you pull you own weight quickly, if you see something strange, ask why and don’t assume you know better. Don’t be afraid of PIP or politics, try to be helpful to others and clarify expectations with your boss frequently.
    Apr 25, 2021 1
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      xiEG24

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      xiEG24
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      Yeah I am so used to saying at Amazon with all the interviews I've been in. I gotta laser etc this into my brain.

      Hmm yeah I loved the why part of when I joined Amazon. I always like learning how and why things came to be the way they are.

      I think I will be less afraid of pip here. I love being helpful and teaching but I tend to be too direct and abrasive with bigger problems.

      I'm totally going to be more engaged with my manager this time. Had a terrible relationship with my Amazon manager.
      Apr 25, 2021
  • Confused what you are asking
    Apr 25, 2021 1
    • Amazon
      xiEG24

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      xiEG24
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      Like what should I have on the back of my mind when starting this new role. How can I focus on building relationships better than being a great engineer. I'm realizing that I know a lot and can solve problems well but I'm not good at leaving a good friendly impression on people and "reading the room" so to say
      Apr 25, 2021
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    nDSc02
    Apr 25, 2021 0