Remote onboarding: What it's like to start a job at Grafana Labs

Laura Benz's transition to Grafana Labs is recounted through her first 30 days at the company, highlighting her pivot from a career in aircraft maintenance to technology via a coding bootcamp. Her initial weeks at Grafana Labs emphasized the company's culture of transparency and community engagement, where she appreciated the open communication channels and public access to information such as Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Benz's onboarding experience was thorough, featuring a personalized plan and an onboarding buddy, which facilitated a smooth transition into her role in frontend development. The company-wide GrafanaFest in Whistler offered a unique opportunity for in-person networking and understanding the organizational structure. Benz's narrative underscores the supportive environment at Grafana, encouraging social interaction and learning from colleagues, while she anticipates deepening her technical expertise and personal projects utilizing Grafana's tools.