All of DevDiv had its "ship party" today, to celebrate the release of Visual Studio 2010, .NET 4, Silverlight 4 and Expression 4 (although I don't think that's RTM'd yet). I have no idea what the head count is, but as a huge part of the Server & Tools Business (the top-level piece above that), it's huge. Lots of good food, good desserts and good alcohol. I think a company that gives extra days off and throws big parties goes a long way toward demonstrating commitment toward its people. Or, I'm just easily satisfied.
In any case, it's also good to engage with co-workers in a social setting. My immediate team is really tiny, but even though I spend a lot of time with the guy I share an office with, it's still generally in a work context. It's also fun to be around some of the other guys (and woman) in adjacent teams. The hardest thing about moving is still trying to build a new social circle. For me that's meeting people at work, for Diana it has become the mom meetings.
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