Manuel hosts Easy German team members Erik and SD to rate their various job tasks as "Top" or "Flop," offering a candid look behind the scenes. While bureaucratic tasks and office management are deemed "Flops" due to their tedious nature, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, especially for direct community engagement, team travel, and live events like the Summer School, which are considered the most rewarding aspects of their work.
Summarized by Podsumo
Direct Community Engagement is a Major Highlight: Both Erik and SD find immense satisfaction in connecting with the Easy German community through platforms like Discord and Conversation Calls, and especially during live events and the Summer School, fostering strong bonds and a sense of shared purpose.
Bureaucratic Tasks are a "Flop": Processing invoices and managing office logistics are identified as tedious and time-consuming, with SD expressing a desire for less bureaucracy, particularly for small amounts.
Live Events and Team Travel Foster Connection: Preparing and conducting meetups and the Summer School are highly rewarding, providing significant energy and team spirit. Shared travel experiences and lunches are also celebrated for strengthening team cohesion.
Personal Growth through Feedback: While sometimes challenging and initially stressful, feedback discussions are ultimately valued as "Top" for personal and professional development, despite the difficulty of processing criticism personally.
"Ich muss immer noch aus meiner Komfortzone rausgehen, um in einem Video zu sein. Ich hab heute morgen erst wieder eines mit Chris aufgenommen und ich bin davor, und wir endessen immer noch nervös."
— SD
"Flop, richtig dicker Flop, würde ich sagen. Wieso? Es ist halt eine sehr näherfige und aufwendige Arbeit für meiner Meinung nach einen sehr geringen Outcome."
— SD
"Top 3000. Das ist das beste am Job."
— Erik