Reflections on an Irish Adventure: Transitions and Changes at Slack
James Sherrett shares his experience working at Slack and living in Ireland from 2015 to 2017, highlighting both personal and societal changes. He observes Ireland's transformation with the legalization of same-sex marriage and a movement to repeal the abortion ban. He shares his family's daily life while he worked at Slack Dublin, noting the company's growth and shift to a sales-focused culture. James reflects on his own career challenges, including hiring a career coach. He emphasizes the importance of people in both his professional and personal life, cherishing the connections made during his time in Ireland.
00:00 Introduction: An Irish Goodbye
00:19 Social changes in Ireland
01:26 Reflections on religion and society
02:48 Brexit and its impact on Ireland
03:28 Personal and professional growth
03:56 Slack Dublin: growth and transition
05:27 It's the people
08:43 Moving forward: new role and reflections
