Moving thousands of miles/kilometers away from home for a job is more than a journey — it’s a life-changing experience. And even for the fiercely independent and self-sufficient, it’s something that’s much easier to handle when you lean on others for support. Find out what else Ariel learned as she came from Brazil to Lisbon.
Dear Future Colleague
⅓ of your life
That’s about how much time the average worker spends on the job. It equates to around 90,000 hours over a lifetime (although this varies depending on where you live and who you work for.)
With that kind of dedication to just one thing, don’t you think you should, you know, like it?
We’re all here because we want to be
Something drew us to this global community — whether it’s the exceptional talent, the genuinely good people, the exciting projects, the healthy work/life balance, the generous benefits, or a combination of each. And once we joined the team, we discovered more great things about Reaktor along the way.
We want to share these thoughts with you, dear future colleague, because we know the people we bring in and the culture we create together are our most important assets. Reaktor doesn’t just attract developers, engineers, and designers — we bring in the most curious minds in the industry who have a passion for improving not only what they work on, but everything they do…and themselves.
So have a look around and read our personal essays. Each tells a unique story and gives a genuine perspective of what Reaktor is like, how it’s changed them, and what it’s meant. You’ll see we’re a diverse mix that comes from all walks of life and sees the world through different lenses. And we love that.
If what you read matches what you want for ⅓ of your life, then join us.
Relocation is not a puzzle you have to solve on your own
Transparency is knowledge
“There’s a prevalent feeling of being ‘left out’ when you find information that would’ve been pertinent to you at the time or a discussion you should’ve been included in.” But Mary Lee says there’s a solution: transparency.
Let me share some lessons from my father
How did one man’s military service and subsequent teaching career provide life lessons that have helped shape his daughter into a successful developer? Read Laura’s touching tribute to her dad.
I’m on a journey to discover the recipe for good design leadership
“Leading a team is virtually about building a safe place for openness and trust. Caring about others’ feelings, being thoughtful with feedback, and paying attention to team members’ needs is crucial in building. ” Read more on Juan’s thoughts about design leadership and how it’s built.
We are all rooting for you to succeed
“While change is imperative for us to keep learning, stay curious, and evolve as a community of both professionals and individuals, some things never change at Reaktor. And those things, dear future colleague, are what I’d like to tell you about next. ” Check out Johan’s insights from Helsinki.
Value is a concept that can take many different shapes
Duarte is a part of our growing talent community is Lisbon: “Lisbon is also the city where I’ve joined a newly born office for the first time. And where, as a result, I’ve recently come to discover an entirely new work culture.” Read more on his learnings.
I thought Reaktor was a scam
“With no rigid hierarchy, a lot of autonomy, and a community where collaboration is encouraged, I thought I was being punked! After a while, however, I started to see that Reaktor is indeed a different company, with a different work culture and a sense of community that just keeps evolving for the better.” Read more on Linibelle’s thoughts from our NYC office.
Be ready to become your own leader
“At Reaktor, we’re not just developers, we’re consultants, project managers, testers, our own leads, teachers, students, and most importantly, we’re 1st hand helpers.” If you want to know more about what Tatevik had to say about our leadership culture, have a look.
I suffered from a lack of leadership – but working in a team improved my wellbeing
Joonas states that having a single leader isn’t the way to go. Why would he say so? Read more on his DFC post and learn how Reaktor teams work on a day-to-day basis.
Interested?
We have a job for you, as you are.