Last day in Amsterdam

Just as I’ve started to beat the jet lag and get comfortable, I’m nearing the end of my trip to Amsterdam.

We had a great 2.5 half days with the team here so far. We spent all of Tuesday and Wednesday at an offsite planning for the next 2 years of Secfi. We touched upon everything from hiring plans to potential company trips. It was an incredibly productive couple of days.

Of course, we had to mix in some fun in the mix so we had working drinks and dinner. I’ve known everyone on the team for 4+ years now, but it is always a good idea to get together and build some camaraderie.

I decided to stay an extra day so I could hang out with the product and engineering team at our office all day. I’m not here in Amsterdam often anymore so I thought it was a good idea to dedicate an entire day to see them and also hang out a bit. I’m glad I did as it would’ve been a shame to head back last night or this morning so quickly. So today’s focus is definitely around spending time with the team more.

I do love it in Amsterdam. Perhaps after my 10th+ trip a few years ago, I took it for granted and didn’t appreciate it as much. I’m already getting sad to leave. Luckily, I have the morning tomorrow to walk around and explore a bit before my flight. Perhaps next time, I’ll carve out an entire day before or after work so I can do a proper catch-up with the city.