Working at BeanBakers for the Summer

Working at BeanBakers for the Summer - Casual atmosphere, equal treatment, and very friendly, skilled people

What’s it like to work with us at BeanBakers? Our team consists not only of experienced professionals in their field but also many junior-level talents. Hiring juniors has been a natural choice for us from the beginning. We want to be part of developing top-notch experts from top-notch individuals.

This summer, we had the pleasure of hiring a group of exceptional individuals for summer jobs. Thank you Miika, Mirek, Marcus, Nuutti, and Elsa for choosing to join BeanBakers, you truly are top-notch!

Read about the experiences of our summer employees from this season. The journey continues with everyone - At BeanBakers, working is really truly flexible, allowing work to be done according to one's own schedule, even as studies continue.

What motivates you in your work?

Miika:

Just the fact that this job is fun and the feeling of accomplishment when I get things done.

Mirek:

My general interest in programming and the subject. I am motivated by how much there is still to learn in the field.

Marcus:

Learning new things and the opportunity to solve problems.

Nuutti:

Money, various challenges, learning new things, and personal development. It's also motivating when you achieve something concrete, like completing a component or any visible result.

Elsa:

My dream is to work in both commercial and technical roles. So what motivates me is that at BeanBakers I can combine both of my interests by doing marketing tasks at an IT company.

How would you describe the work environment at BeanBakers?

Miika:

The work environment here is really nice, especially since we got the new office with lots of refreshments and pleasant lounge areas. All the employees are also very friendly – I can talk to them about work-related matters as well as anything else.

Mirek:

My colleagues are really nice, no unnecessary drama or arrogant people around. I like the new office and especially the selection of snacks.

Marcus:

The work environment is easygoing, and it has been enjoyable working here.

Nuutti:

Since I work fully remotely, I have only interacted with the team through remote connections. Nevertheless, I've felt that BeanBakers has a competent team and pleasant, skilled individuals with whom it has been enjoyable to work with.

Elsa:

The work environment at BeanBakers is really laid-back. All employees are treated equally, and everyone is accepted as their authentic selves.

What do you think is the best thing at BeanBakers?

Miika:

The fact that I've been able to do things in my job that I truly enjoy and I have been given the freedom to make programming-related choices myself – especially since we started a new project from scratch.

Mirek:

Probably the fact that you are seen as equal to your colleagues. People don’t doubt your competence just because you are a junior.

Marcus:

Probably the fact that there's a relaxed group of people around and not as much bureaucracy. Additionally, help is readily available if something is on your mind.

Nuutti:

The chance to work remotely, along with flexible hours brings different kinds of freedom to the job.

Elsa:

The best part is the friendly colleagues, nice workspaces, and the opportunity for remote work. Furthermore, the job gives me an excellent chance to closely observe software development work, as I'm interested in it myself.

What do you do in your free time?

Miika:

I swim and go mountain biking whenever possible. If I weren't here for summer work, I'd probably do more coding in my free time as well.

Mirek:

My hobbies vary a lot but as of late, I have been going to the gym and working on some programming projects of my own. I also enjoy drawing and painting.

Marcus:

During my free time, I hang out with friends, work on my own programming projects, and occasionally hit the gym for a workout.

Nuutti:

I go jogging and to the gym, read books, listen to music, and occasionally play computer games. Recently, I've been quite involved in a website project. Some lesser-known hobbies of mine include fishing and disc golf. At times I also visit my parents in the countryside.

Elsa:

I go to the gym, spend time with friends and family, and during my studies, I attend various student events. Additionally, I am active in a few student organizations at my university.