Comments on: Job opportunities: an interesting dilemma

By: Ben Anderman

Ben Anderman — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:37:04 +0000

I agree with Robin. If you can help IE significantly, then I’d go with IE. But it’d also be good to know if you could go to Mozilla if that turns out not to be happening.

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By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:32:43 +0000

Robin is right that working on IE will help the web because of IE’s popularity. But the future is platform independence and (maybe) open source. So, in the long run it’s better for the web and the public to contribute to Mozilla. Its products aren’t yet perfect. There is a wide range of possible improvements.

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By: Dan Atkinson

Dan Atkinson — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:29:00 +0000

I hope that you’d ultimately choose to work with Mozilla Firefox. IE is not my favourite browser in the world, but statistics show that it’s got a clear lead.

Having someone on board at Microsoft who is so passionate about web standards would surely be a good thing, but I get the feeling that turning the bulky corporate machine around to the thinking of us mere web devs simply won’t work, and the efforts will be fruitless, unless they just scrap IE altogether, and build it from the ground up (which will probably never happen).

So, I’d go with Mozilla. I’m concerned that if Microsoft employ you, they’ll grind your soul up in a machine and churn out another suited, soul-less employee.

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By: Mitch 74

Mitch 74 — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:27:08 +0000

Geez, I dunno, why not work for the IE team AND be part of the Mozilla community? I don’t think the two would be incompatible, and it may even become necessary anyway, considering the recent talks both bodies have had recently with each other.
However, read your contract well: if signing for the IE team means “no dealing with other browser vendors for 5 years”, flip’em the bird.

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By: Molly E. Holzschlag

Molly E. Holzschlag — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:39:09 +0000

Very similar to a dilemma I was facing recently, and I chose Microsoft. And, I’m just delighted to report that it’s been an awesome experience, and I really find that working with the IE team is one of the most eye-opening and ultimately rewarding experiences. Sure, there’s a certain amount of corporate “stuff” but you can bet that exists anywhere.

Drop me an email if you’d like to discuss this personally since I have some insight not only to the general decision making process in a situation like this but also into the experience I’ve had so far, who knows, it might be helpful.

No matter which road you choose, your commitment to doing things well is what ultimately matters, IMNSHO. So good luck to you!

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