tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14853042.post113306580196432590..comments2024-02-06T20:44:32.502+05:30Comments on One Man Hacking: Tech Company Caste SystemsRavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03630087669712445498noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14853042.post-1133399612099261562005-12-01T06:43:00.000+05:302005-12-01T06:43:00.000+05:30Vinay, I certainly believe in the *possibility* of...Vinay, I certainly believe in the *possibility* of 'casteless' companies. How *probable* it is may be a different question.<BR/><BR/>Manoj, I too have heard this (pseudo) argument before. This might be true at the CXO level but your average Project 'Manager' or India Ops 'Director' is just blowing smoke, I think.<BR/><BR/><BR/>If this effect exists, it should be easy enough to measure and calculate the probability that a first class ticket brings in a project and the amount of money made by such projects.<BR/><BR/>The trouble with most of these stories is that they are anecdotal. I think most managers don't do any "business deals" high in the sky (unless they are talking of negotiating with Messrs Cognac and Scotch) and consider "first class travel" a privilege of 'rank'.<BR/><BR/>At a company where I worked, a huge (multi million $) project deal was struck because a *techie* was drinking in a bar and met some friends who wanted some work done. So perhaps the tech folks could expense their drinking bills? Any company that offered this perk would have no problems recruiting!Ravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03630087669712445498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14853042.post-1133372847763725212005-11-30T23:17:00.000+05:302005-11-30T23:17:00.000+05:30One of the "interesting" (IMO stupid) comments I h...One of the "interesting" (IMO stupid) comments I have heard in support biz class travel for the suits is that "they can strike business deals" up there. i guess it is the same reason golf club memberships are sponsored and 5 star hotel accomodations. there is a bigger chance to strike a business deal in an average bar.<BR/><BR/>-ManojAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14853042.post-1133096688701411622005-11-27T18:34:00.000+05:302005-11-27T18:34:00.000+05:30Casteless company in India ! You really think that...Casteless company in India ! You really think thats possible ?<BR/><BR/>I dont understand whats it with Indian companies that makes it suck so much. Ive given up trying to understand.Vinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927354739187044624noreply@blogger.com