Frequently, in the life of an Israeli entrepreneur (or hi-tech exec), they find themselves facing the inevitable relocation from Israel to the target geography. In the case of Enterprise Software companies, this is often Silicon Valley or the East Coast (many conflicting opinions as to which coast is preferable, I know I have a firm opinion on this one… ). For other industries, this can mean Asia or Europe.
This subject is of particular relevance to me today, as I sit in an empty house, with a 40” container outside blocking road access for most American-sized vehicles. Yes, moving back to Israel is also part of the deal… I will be finishing my 2 year assignment in Silicon Valley(which lasted for 6 years) in August, to be replaced by my partner Danny Cohen. For me, this is the 3rd time moving to Israel, first at age 14 with my parents, second in 1993 after I spent 3 years here with Mercury Interactive and the Sun Microsystems, and now. Does it get easier with each time – ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Relocation means that for a certain amount of time, performance goes down, down, down. It’s easy to sit in a meeting and have one’s mind think about where to live, which schools for the kids, where to find a nanny, what do you need to buy, Visa’s, etc., etc., etc. I think that the best approach is one of “giving up”. Don’t fight it - acknowledge that during the transition phase, you’re just not your normal self and response time, well…..it isn’t what it should be.
OK, gotta run, my temporary furniture has arrived.
welcome back :)
Posted by: ouriel | June 10, 2006 at 11:10 PM
Welcom back :)
Posted by: Modus | June 12, 2006 at 12:01 AM
welcome back :)
i hope the traffic adjustment won't be too harsh. Get used to the Israeli driving again...:)
Posted by: Guy Grimland | June 12, 2006 at 07:05 PM