A friend once asked me, “Do you guys ever work at Wavetronix?”
It was a fair question. Aside from my actual job, "work" on any given day might involve spending the day cleaning up our Scofield property; or celebrating because the fundraiser I was in charge of reached 130 percent of goal; or laughing about the Coca Cola can that exploded in my car while I was picking up drinks for a team-building barbecue.
Yes, we work hard at Wavetronix. But work here isn't the 9 to 5 slog and daily monotonous routine that typified the post-college career experience of my parents. At Wavetronix, we get to do diverse and challenging things. We get to collaborate with great people. We get to participate in personal development courses
(yes, we get paid for personal development!) and apply what we learn to our careers. And we get to experience a great sense of accomplishment, knowing that our work is contributing to something greater.
As an employee at Wavetronix, I enjoy:
Autonomy – I have the ability to make a difference, even in the smallest tasks. Notice things. Ask questions. At Wavetronix, you can talk to anyone. I’ve had great conversations with company executives who have later come to me to help them with a challenge they had. Those relationships and my personal ability to forge connections are a huge reason why working at Wavetronix is fulfilling for me.
Relatedness – What I do impacts other people and vice versa. Yes, it means delivering on assigned tasks on time, but it also means smiling and saying, "how are you?" At Wavetronix, we have the freedom to reach out and contribute in more ways than one, and this keeps me feeling challenged.
Competence – It's actually okay to not always know what you're doing at Wavetronix. Competence comes with time and experience, and you don't have to have either of them to fit in here. Just come with an open mind, a sense of humor and a desire to serve, and Wavetronix will give you opportunities to let your competency grow.
While you’re at it, would you mind passing me a couple of paper towels so I can mop up the Coke?