Sometimes, the questions you ask at the start of a new job are the most important. You ask why things are done one way vs. another. You question silly processes, bad rules, missing pieces, and opinion-based decisions. You also see the light bulb of new ways to work, meet more people who are smarter than you, and try a standard task with a better approach.
Regardless of whether there’s more good or bad, we all get used to a new environment quickly. We forget anything that shocked or amazed us. The only tragedy is when Stockholm syndrome sets in, and you no longer fight the silliness. You go along with it. You accept one bad choice after another.
I found one action that helps counteract this. When someone joins the company, take them out for lunch or coffee or a drink. Ask them what they’ve noticed. Encourage them to share what they see that you might never have thought of. You’re welcoming them, and they’re helping you get out of jail free.
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