This is part 1 of an unlimited length series...Things I like about working @ Microsoft.  This one will be short and simple. 

 

 

For example, I recently had a situation that prompted a question of "what do I do next?" and I knew from reading Heather's blog that she has been in this situation many, many times.  I have never met her in person, never interacted with her in an official capacity through work, never interacted with her in a personal situation, never spoken with her on the phone or sent her email.  I've left a few comments on her blog, but otherwise she would have no clue who I am other than one of the more than 60,000 Microsoft employees.

 

I sent her an email Friday evening quickly introducing myself and politely [I think  ] asking my question.  She responded to me first thing Monday morning with the exact information I needed, some further things to think about, how the situation typically works and words of encouragement.  She could have responded with just the exact information I asked for, but instead she added some very valuable information that I didn't request.  She took it upon herself to share with me [a complete stranger who's only link is our employer] what she thought might help me out.  That's awesome!  Thanks Heather!

 

This is just one example of something I see frequently inside our weathered walls and it's one of the main reasons I enjoy working at Microsoft!

 

~tod

 

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