God, it’s painful to see this. So much happened there. I read about it decades ago and dreamed of working there.
I ended up working at Microsoft’s Building 2, which was just as good. It was a giant plus sign, lined with individual offices and nestled in a veritable forest. I worked with some of the greatest minds in computer science, and they were all kind, helpful, brilliant people.
I knew at the time it was special, knew it wouldn’t last forever, and cherished every day there. It’s gone too.
Replaced with anonymous open plan buildings. Quite difficult for me to think about despite having left 23 years ago. I’m actually not a very nostalgic person most of the time.
I ended up working at Microsoft’s Building 2, which was just as good. It was a giant plus sign, lined with individual offices and nestled in a veritable forest. I worked with some of the greatest minds in computer science, and they were all kind, helpful, brilliant people.
I knew at the time it was special, knew it wouldn’t last forever, and cherished every day there. It’s gone too.