Humans of Kangaroo: Meet Sandy
Behind every Kangaroo (product) is a living, breathing human being.
Humans of Kangaroo will allow you to get to know the inspiring and hard-working folks who make sure that everyone has access to home security. As a global team of almost 100 ‘Roos, we’re currently spread out across four cities: New York, Wroclaw, Shenzhen, and Manila.
Today, we’re chatting with Sandy from the Shenzhen team!
Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what you do.
I’m Sandy from the Shenzhen office, born and grew up in Swatow, Canton, working as a Supply Chain Specialist.
Which office are you at?
I am located in the Kangaroo office in Shenzhen, China.
How long have you been at Kangaroo?
It’s been over two months since I was onboarded.
What do you love about working for Kangaroo (or a start-up in general)?
Enjoying the flexibility of the job, looking forward to what’s new to come, easy-going colleagues, excellent team work.
Finish this sentence. Being in a start-up feels like kids growing up together, holding the pen, being a part of writing a new chapter of a book.
What does a day in your life look like?
Try to get things done on today’s to-do-list.
Share one random fact about yourself.
I’ve never see the same film or show twice except the TV serials Friends!
What’s been keeping you busy in this pandemic?
Cooking at home (only Cantonese cuisine); books; PUBG mobile game.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
I don’t have any advice for the younger me because I’m always choosing and doing the right things at any age.
Knock, knock. Your favorite person (or people)’s ringing at your Doorbell Camera. Who is it?
The parcel delivery man, who brings me something I ordered on the internet. Exciting to open the parcel like opening a gift.
If you could have dinner with any person, dead or alive, who would they be?
Sushi, an ancient Chinese poet in the Song Dynasty.
Any good podcast, books, or show recs?
Chinese Professor Luo Xiang’s subscription on Bilibili online platform about law & philosophy.
Favorite emoji?
The doge emoji on Wechat.
THIS or THAT?
City or nature?
Nature. Good silence and fresh air & the fragrance of forest vegetation.
Delivery or sit down restaurant?
Delivery.
Night owl or early riser?
Night owl.
Desktop or laptop?
Better to get both.
Sand or snow?
Sand, that’s why I named myself Sandy.
