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David Fisher

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More options Nov 30 2011, 2:17 pm

From: David Fisher <tib...@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:17:08 -0500

Local: Wed, Nov 30 2011 2:17 pm

Subject: Re: [CRB] work life survey

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I filled it out.

One thing I've noticed about Columbus as compared to the larger tech
communities is how much more people here seem to focus on life in their
work/life balance. In SF/NYC/Boston, everyone's got multiple coals in the
fire/projects and work until late, then go to a networking event afterward.
I've observed too many people (imho) here that seem to want to check out at
5pm, not go to as many events, not working weekends and only focusing
really on their day job.

This isn't everyone for sure (as I know there are some incredibly hard
working people here), but the drive to put a dent in the universe doesn't
seem as strong here in Columbus or Ohio overall. Perhaps most here see this
as a benefit, but I see it as an issue.

I'm personally much happier working 80 hours a week plus having two side
projects than I am working at a place that expects only 35-40 hours a week
of each person and no interesting side projects.

I'm also 29, no kids (none planned) and have no responsibility to anyone
else.

- David Fisher

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Ben Blanquera <benblanqu...@gmail.com>wrote:

> Scott,

> Great video I appreciate you sharing. Why is the most important question.
> If you look i modified the question to ask the Why question. This survey
> hopefully will give some insight and a path for the how and what. We kinda
> need to do this for enterprises..;-)

> Ben

> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Scott Preston <scotty.pres...@gmail.com>wrote:

>> I think you should be asking Why, not What.

>> http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action...

>> Cheers,
>> Scott

>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Ben Blanquera <benblanqu...@gmail.com>wrote:

>>> Thanks in advance for your help. I'm trying to make it easy for org
>>> leaders to understand what they need to work on so we can better
>>> enjoy where we work

>>> Regards,
>>> Ben

>>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM, Ken Barker <ken.bar...@gmail.com>wrote:

>>>> Ben asked me to pass this on to the group. It is short. If you're so
>>>> inclined, please add your two cents.

>>>> Ken
>>>> ------------------------

>>>> Hello,

>>>> My name is Ben Blanquera <http://www.linkedin.com/in/benblanquera>
>>>> and I'd really appreciate it if you could take a few minute to fill in this
>>>> survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/whatareyoulookingforcrb

>>>> The goal of this survey is to understand what IT professionals are
>>>> looking for from their employers. The results of this survey will be shared
>>>> (in aggregate form only) with local IT leaders as input to their human
>>>> capital policies and procedures to create more inviting work places for
>>>> you. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard.

>>>> We will also share the results on the http://techlifeohio.com website.

>>>> Thanks in advance for your help

>>>> Best Regards,
>>>> Ben

>>>> (614) 467-0236

>>>> Founder - TechLife Columbus
>>>> Curator - Startup Digest Columbus

>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/benblanquera
>>>> http://techlifeohio.com
>>>> http://www.meetup.com/columbustech/
>>>> http://www.facebook.com/techlifecolumbus
>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=1776905
>>>> http://thestartupdigest.com/

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>>>> 614.403.7044

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>>> Ben

>>> (614) 467-0236

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> Best Regards,
> Ben

> (614) 467-0236

> Founder - TechLife Columbus
> Curator - Startup Digest Columbus

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