👋 Working with Patrick (he/him)

This page is intended to help others understand what it might be like to work with me, especially people who haven’t worked with me before.

🕤 Time zone and working hours

• My working days are monday-friday
• I work remote between 08.00 - 18:00 (Amsterdam time) from home and Xpirit HQ (NL)
• I do not check email, work, or respond to work-related messages on days off, holidays, evenings and the weekends.

📫 Communication preferences

Open, honest and direct communication works best for and with me. If there is something that you need from me, just ask for it. I generally do not to the point in my communication. If you do not ask for more information or help, I assume you are up-to-date and know enough.

• I prefer to communicate via calls for dialogs (phone, slack or teams will do)
• I might tell you that I do have the time or energy at this moment If I tell you this, this is nothing personal, I just need to make room in my head first
• If I do not pickup if you call, try sending me a message I will make sure to call you back as soon as possible. GIving context in the message will help me get an answer quicker for you

💻 My working style

• I am multitasking a lot While waiting on actions to complete I tend to work on something else in the meantime
• I quickly evaluate consequences during a conversation and share concerns This could be picked up as 'pessimistic', but I do this with good/positive intent
• I remember a lot of details about a lot of things This might come across as if I know everything and more than others, but this it not always true
• I need time to recharge after long or intense meetings and interactions
• I feel responsible for the customers that I help and team I work for
• I generally do not assume anything and will verify

🙏 Respect

• I treat others like I want to be treated myself
• I accept making mistakes and want to help others to learn and expect others to do the same with me

What I assume about others

• You will ask help if you need it
• You ask for clarification if something is not clear
• You might have something going on that I do not know about
• You speak up and stand up for yourself and your colleagues

I love working with people who…

• Communicate
• Learn quick
• Know their skill levels
• Trust, but verify
• Speak up and stand up

Hobbies & Interests

• 🏍️ Riding my motorcycle
• 🌴 Trips with my family
• 🏎️ Formula 1
• 🍔 BBQ'ing