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Subject: Anyone know if Bungie would hire a distance worker?

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Posted by: Deus_Ex_Machina
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And here we arrive at the great compromise.

Bungie, once upon a time, did try to split up the studio between the Chicago office and the California office. Needless to say, Mr. Jones wasn't too keen on doing that again. He didn't want to split up his team in such a manner and so all of Bungie was relocated to Seattle after being bought.

Sure, it attracted potential California employees, but perhaps in the end it wasn't worth splitting up a collaborative team of that nature.

So, you can risk the decline of product quality and the collaborative potential of the studio as a whole, and split it up and attract more employees. I support the motion of going with keeping people together in Bungie's case.

Besides, the "About Us" page clearly states the fact that Bungie is in Seattle. It's not manipulating anyone about the realities of moving for a new employer. People move for work all of the time.

In essence, it's not worth splitting people up because a few potential teammates don't want to move.
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If you're too lazy to move, you're probably too lazy for Bungie.
Lazy has nothing to do with it. East coast keeps lots of people within several hours of family, which is a HUGE benefit for people who grew up in a much more family-centric subculture.

Edit: To relate this to my earlier question, if you don't get them young they may simply choose to stay (or not move unless you pay lots more) when they get more popular and more experienced.

I don't think you understand how employment works. You sacrifice for the employer so they pay you. You don't get to make demands before you've even worked for them (unless you have a helluvalot of clout).


A little vitriolic today, huh? :)

I'm not talking about demands. I'm talking about attracting qualified employees early on. There's no public mention about relocating which may turn away less-experienced and hence more timid applicants who may end up being total rock stars in 5 years.


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Posted by: cortana 5
And here we arrive at the great compromise.

Bungie, once upon a time, did try to split up the studio between the Chicago office and the California office. Needless to say, Mr. Jones wasn't too keen on doing that again. He didn't want to split up his team in such a manner and so all of Bungie was relocated to Seattle after being bought.

Sure, it attracted potential California employees, but perhaps in the end it wasn't worth splitting up a collaborative team of that nature.

So, you can risk the decline of product quality and the collaborative potential of the studio as a whole, and split it up and attract more employees. I support the motion of going with keeping people together in Bungie's case.

Besides, the "About Us" page clearly states the fact that Bungie is in Seattle. It's not manipulating anyone about the realities of moving for a new employer. People move for work all of the time.

In essence, it's not worth splitting people up because a few potential teammates don't want to move.
Posted by: Jujubes
Posted by: Silentone2
Posted by: Jujubes
Posted by: Silentone2
If you're too lazy to move, you're probably too lazy for Bungie.
Lazy has nothing to do with it. East coast keeps lots of people within several hours of family, which is a HUGE benefit for people who grew up in a much more family-centric subculture.

Edit: To relate this to my earlier question, if you don't get them young they may simply choose to stay (or not move unless you pay lots more) when they get more popular and more experienced.

I don't think you understand how employment works. You sacrifice for the employer so they pay you. You don't get to make demands before you've even worked for them (unless you have a helluvalot of clout).


A little vitriolic today, huh? :)

I'm not talking about demands. I'm talking about attracting qualified employees early on. There's no public mention about relocating which may turn away less-experienced and hence more timid applicants who may end up being total rock stars in 5 years.

Good points, thanks. I'm still curious about their position on relocation and what they do to get over the barrier of cross-country talent though. I guess they just cross the bridge when they get there.

  • 02.09.2012 12:58 PM PDT

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Real life? What is that?
Graphics are good, gameplay sucks. Overhyped IMO.

Posted by: anonanon
I don't want to help you. I'm sorry. =(

This isn't my beast anymore, so I'm just adding my 2 cents.

Personally, while I enjoy my state, and my coast, that's not the only reason I'd stay nearby. If it was, I'd STRONGLY consider moving for a company with as much clout as Bungie. However, I have family obligations that would make me feel very guilty for moving to the other side of the country. I agree with Juju. Moving across a country isn't a question of "lazy". It's a life changing thing. Especially in this economy one needs to think about these things very, very carefully.


/2cents

Going back to the notice at the top of my post that my original question was hypothetical.. I'm at a community college and turning 17 in April ;). I wouldn't be even able to shoot for such an opportunity for YEARS. I'm going to go to college in New York City for (most likely) an MFA in photography, but coming from a middle class family I've been taught to have back-up plans. While photography is my passion, I also have a background (and a like for) in writing. I'm in NYC actors circles, who are in both film/theater productions. Just thinking of careers where I already have a foot in the door.

So.. Yeah. I hope that didn't come off as rantish. TL;DR: I'm 16, this is all VERY hypothetical.




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  • 02.09.2012 1:36 PM PDT

Relax. I'd rather not piss this thing off.

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I wouldnt think they would Hire people and not have them work in the same office as all the other employees, also they would need to keep a monitor on you to make sure your working every second of everyday. you should pm one of the webteam and ask about that.

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  • 02.09.2012 1:53 PM PDT

There was a feather in the chicken. It wasn't even a white feather, it was a black feather.

As far as I know, Halcyon worked for Bungie and didn't live in Washington.

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