All of us want position fashions in our lives, and that is not a given for ladies in tech. Right here at bol, I really like that real efforts are made to know girls, see their challenges and create a platform for them.
– Pratishtha Pandey, Technical Product Lead
Really feel valued and heard
“I should have requested 1,000 questions throughout my first few months at Bol, however my colleagues have at all times been very affected person with me and actually needed me to be a part of the staff. Though I’m the one non-Dutch particular person in my management division, I do not really feel that approach in any respect. My colleagues attempt exhausting to contain me of their Dutch jokes and are additionally actually serious about Indian tradition. Right here at Bol, everyone seems to be welcome, regardless of the place you might be from.”
Pratishtha quickly realized that this sense of inclusivity extends to gender as nicely. “Each our CEO and our director of engineering are girls, how superb is that! Seeing these girls do unbelievable issues makes me really feel like something is feasible.” She continues: “All of us want position fashions in our lives, and that is not a given for ladies in tech. Right here at bol, I really like that real efforts are made to know girls, see their challenges and create a platform for them. That occurs very organically. There’s a vibe right here that encourages you to comfortably current your concepts, take a step again when mandatory, and develop immensely when the time is correct. It is an unbelievable feeling to have your opinion heard and valued, and it makes me much more keen about my job.”
We construct it, we run it, we adore it
Pratishtha has been in Holland for 5 years and, in terms of her future, she is sort of settled. “After I first got here right here I did not have a particular plan, however now I actually really feel like I discovered my place and I am right here to remain. I recognize the Dutch approach of being open, the place individuals ask on your concepts and communication is a two-way road. It took me a while to get used to it, however now I lead my groups the identical approach.”
“Our engineering groups have this saying: ‘We construct it, we run it, we adore it.’ It means everybody has management over what they create and the way they create it, and the product turns into like their child. Although I am a part of a giant firm, that angle makes me really feel like I am working in a startup. All the pieces is feasible right here, so long as you set your thoughts to it.”
