I created personal README to help you get to know a little bit more about me, how I think, and how I work. It is inspired by [Eric Johnson's](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/erics-readme/) and [Jason Lenny's](https://gitlab.com/jlenny/focus/)documents.
I created personal README to help you get to know a little bit more about me, how I think, and how I work. This document is inspired by [Eric Johnson's](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/erics-readme/) and [Jason Lenny's](https://gitlab.com/jlenny/focus/)READMEs.
This document is intended to serve anyone that works directly with me at GitLab. This is not meant to be a static file, and its contents will change as I learn how to navigate through life at GitLab. I hope it can help us start having a conversation and build an awesome relationship together 😎.
This README is intended to serve anyone that works directly with me at GitLab. This is not meant to be a static file, and its contents will change as I learn how to navigate through life at GitLab. I hope it can help us start having a conversation and build an awesome relationship together 😎.
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## Communication style
My preferred method of communication is verbal. I am quite talkative and expressive, and you will see that translated into my writting across GitLab. I also like learning through narrative.
My preferred method of communication is verbal. I am quite talkative and expressive, and you will see that translated into my writting across GitLab. I also like learning through narrative, so sometimes I will send you an invite to a Zoom call if I need you to explain things to me.
I ask questions. I am not afraid of not knowing things, and I will seek for help whenever necessary. If it feels like I am questioning you it is because I am either: a) Trying to gather context. Or b) Trying to understand if everyone is on the same page.
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I generally work from ~10:00 to ~18:30 [CET](https://time.is/CET). At least twice a week I take some hours in the late morning/early afternoon to leave the house and exercise. You will see my calendar blocked with a "Busy" event.
I am currently working from a WeWork office location in the center of Amsterdam. You are welcome to join me as a guest for a coworking day. :)
I am currently working from a WeWork office location in the center of Amsterdam. You are welcome to join me as a guest for a coworking day 😃.
## Scheduling
My calendar is usually full of meetings and it may be intimidating to schedule something with me. If you see a good time on my calendar, please schedule something (you don’t need to ask first). You can do so either via Google Calendar or using [my Calendly page](https://calendly.com/rayana).
My calendar is usually full of meetings and it may be intimidating to schedule something with me. If you see a good time on my calendar, please schedule something (no need to ask first). You can do so either via Google Calendar or using [my Calendly page](https://calendly.com/rayana).
If you need to reschedule something, go ahead! All my calendar events are set with modify privileges and you should feel free to go ahead and move it to some other time slot that is within business hours and not conflicting with other meetings.
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### How to reach me
* E-mail: I read my emails at least once a day. You should not feel obligated to read or respond to any of emails you receive from me outside of your normal hours.
* Slack: Direct message or mention is probrably the best way to reach me during the day. I will always have Slack open during business hours. I do not have Slack installed on my personal phone, so I will respond once I am back to the computer.
* WhatsApp/text message: I rather not to be contacted on WhatsApp/text message, unless it is an emergency. If you have to contact me, I am somewhat responsive, but incoming messages are not treated as priority during my day.
* Phone call: I rather not to be contacted by phone, unless it is an emergency. I am also disinclined to call you outside of business hours.
***E-mail:** I read my emails at least once a day. You should not feel obligated to read or respond to any of emails you receive from me outside of your normal hours.
***Slack:** Direct message or mention is probrably the best way to reach me during the day. I will always have Slack open during business hours. I do not have Slack installed on my personal phone, so I will respond once I am back to the computer.
***WhatsApp/text message:** I rather not to be contacted on WhatsApp/text message, unless it is an emergency. If you have to contact me, I am somewhat responsive, but incoming messages are not treated as priority during my day.
***Phone call:** I rather not to be contacted by phone, unless it is an emergency. I am also disinclined to call you outside of business hours.
## The end
This document is new and still a WIP and I would love your feedback! Did you find the time you spent reading this valuable? Was something critical missing? Feel free to go ahead and submit an MR to this document.
If you see me not living up to anything included please let me know 😉. It is possible that I have changed my mind, or thay I am just dropping the ball. Either way, get in touch!
If you see me not living up to anything included please let me know 😉. It is possible that I have changed my mind, or that I am just dropping the ball. Either way, get in touch!
