The author started their new job at LaunchDarkly and immediately felt welcomed by the team. They met the entire company within minutes and found everyone to be experienced and engaged, with a good sense of humor. The office space is cozy and stylish, fostering a sense of community among startups. During their first week, they fixed bugs, reviewed code, deployed to production, and assisted with support tickets. They are excited about the company's agile approach and look forward to contributing to its growth as employee #12.