I wish Microsoft would finish something before going off to build something else.
My team are desparate for Microsoft Loop Workspaces to launch so we can get off Notion and be integrated into one platform. Where has that project gone? Again - another jazzy page and no launch.
M$'s history is littered with these types of launches and vapourware. Someone should teach them how to manage a product properly.
and don't get me started on how they keep renaming everything, is it Cortana, is it Viva? IDFK!
This may be unpopular here, but be really clear what you want out of your job.
If you're just talking side gigs be really clear this doesn't interfere with your own job performance. The first target you hit because of your "side gig" will be your downward spiral.
Now .. running your own business is another option. For me I encourage my staff to have "side gig" of their own business, but will not sign off on them contracting on the side.
One is a valuable option where you learn new skills - the other is...
Talking about OneDrive type apps - lets discuss Dropbox. Who's idea was it to make file revisions - even as a paid subscriber, limited to 30 days (or whatever it is). This essentially makes one of the best features of Dropbox (sharing files and not having to create "v2 final final final.doc" copies), useless unless you're on the highest tier. Well they lost my business pretty quickly after that.
Great story - thanks for sharing that. So many useful learnings in there - and the final product looks slick!
How did you decide on pricing in the end?
My team are desparate for Microsoft Loop Workspaces to launch so we can get off Notion and be integrated into one platform. Where has that project gone? Again - another jazzy page and no launch.
M$'s history is littered with these types of launches and vapourware. Someone should teach them how to manage a product properly.
and don't get me started on how they keep renaming everything, is it Cortana, is it Viva? IDFK!