Sunday, June 19, 2011

Getting to know the company and the people

I have spent 2 weeks with this engine maker in the very center of USA. At this point of time, I really want to say that it is a great company. 2 speeches by the CEO and president of the company really impressed me by their honesty and open mind.
First, I never believe that any single company is perfect while many of company leaders would say the good things about the company and minimize the part that should be taken care of. This time, it is not the same, the good part of the company is backed by solid facts. The hard time it experienced is reinforced and recorded for future reference.
Second, it is a US company. I did not see many US companies that believe in foreign leaders. I think I can understand it. I probably do the same if I were a leader of a Chinese company operating in China. It is different again. Talents from any counties are appreciated here simply because they are equally treated. Shortcomings and advantages are both recognized.

Out of the work, I hung out with the interns here. Most of the people are great while I can see some biased attitude towards individuals. I hope this internship experienced can change people's mind and attitude.
Although it is a little boring in such a small town/village, the interns are trying their best to have a good summer. Yesterday, we planned to go bawling, but it closed at 9:00PM. We then decided to go to the most popular place for hanging out, Walmart.................. Although it was pretty interesting an experience, I do not want any of my friends in Shanghai know that I did spend my leisure time in Walmart. I hope that I can find something good to do this weekend. Probably I will check out Indy. At least, it is a city.

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