All of us want position fashions in ourlives, and that’s not a given forwomen in tech. Right here at bol, I lovethat real efforts are made tounderstand girls, see theirchallenges, and create a platformfor them.
– Pratishtha Pandey, Product Tech Lead
Feeling valued and heard
“I should have requested 1000 questions throughout my first few months at bol, however my colleagues have all the time been tremendous affected person with me and really wished me to change into a part of the crew. Although I’m the one non-Dutch individual in my management division, it doesn’t really feel that method in any respect. My colleagues make an effort to contain me of their Dutch jokes and are genuinely interested by Indian tradition too. Right here at bol, everyone seems to be welcome – regardless of the place you’re from.”
Pratishtha quickly observed that this sense of inclusion extends to gender as effectively. “Each our CEO and Director of Engineering are girls, how superb is that! Seeing these girls do unimaginable issues makes me really feel like something is feasible.” She continues, “All of us want position fashions in our lives, and that’s 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 pitch your concepts, take a step again when you must, and develop immensely when the time is true. It’s an unimaginable 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 find it irresistible
Pratishtha has been in The Netherlands for 5 years now, and with regards to her future, she’s fairly settled. “After I first got here right here I didn’t have a particular plan, however now I actually really feel like I’ve discovered my place and I’m right here to remain. I recognize the Dutch method of being open the place individuals ask in your concepts, and communication is a two-way road. It took me a while to get used to, however now I lead my groups in the identical method.”
“Our engineering groups have this saying: ‘We construct it, we run it, we find it irresistible.’ 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’m a part of an enormous firm, that perspective makes me really feel like I’m working in a startup. Something is feasible right here, so long as you set your thoughts to it.”