It seems there are a decent amount of “interesting” software companies with interesting ideas, business practices, etc. They might work weird hours or have strange incentive programs…just conduct business a little differently than “as usual”. Less Dilbert-esque, more something-else-esque.
I like that. Alternative brains (as engineers often have) work most productively in alternative environments. In theory, we are “professionals”, who make a salary because we have a job to do, regardless of hours worked.
So, let us do that. Work from home, work from the office, work from the beach…is the job getting done? Why does all the power remain in the hands of the employer, when it’s the employee(s) that allow for the employer to exist?
Leah
i feel this way about the design world too.
(and yes, i am subscribed to your blog.)
Pops
And the answer is….. because the employer is the one that really takes all the risks. And this is brought to you by….. an employer. If it were not for employers, would there be employees? We all have choices…. pick one. However a smart employer would allow an employee some free thinking. Maybe the employer might then learn something.
Aquiles
As long as you typed this manifesto at a starbucks with a mac I agree with this item.