I chose computer science because I wanted to build things. You see the result of what you do. With our software, we make people's work easier. Seeing that impact energizes me. I worked as a consultant for many years, but I didn't like having to constantly prove myself and settle into a new place. I was looking for a safe harbor and found it at Teal Partners. The openness and self-directed philosophy appealed to me. They ensure a good match between the assignment and the developer.
I've been with Teal Partners for five years now and have worked on three different projects. I like the variety in assignments. The fact that we take on complex projects I see as an added challenge. It's nice to be part of a team of developers. You can easily ask for advice. Everyone is very collegial. I also appreciate the flexibility in how you organize your work. When my kids are with me, I can sometimes work from home, but I prefer to be at the office, because of my colleagues.
Teal Partners is my professional home. We may not be family, but there is certainly a familial atmosphere. A few times a year we go out together, for example to cycle or ski. Not as a team event, but just because we enjoy it. For me, this is the best proof that we are a close-knit group that genuinely cares about each other. I can confide in my colleagues. When I was going through a tough time, they were there for me. Sometimes, a simple question like "how are you?" can make a world of difference. That basic, evident, and essential humanity is present at Teal Partners.
What motivates me the most is the appreciation I feel. You regularly receive a compliment for the work you do. It's not just words. A gift for your birthday, a dinner with the team as thanks for successfully completing a project: it's not uncommon here. We work hard, but we also celebrate our achievements together.
The salary benchmark and profit-sharing are tangible expressions of appreciation for our efforts. We don't do formal evaluation talks. We constantly discuss how things are going or what could be improved. However, there is an annual moment when we reflect on the job and our ambitions, but it's never a one-way conversation. It's as much about what you can do for Teal Partners as what Teal Partners can do for you.