First, joining an xbox team is just a lot of fun, especially compared to other teams I’ve joined.  I had people walking in all day giving me fun stuff.

Don’t have a tv on your desk?  here’s one. 

Don’t have an xbox in your office?  have two.

Only one incredibly huge montior?  Let’s order a second.

All day long, people were coming in and giving me free, fun stuff. 

The vibe on this team is a lot younger and more fun than the vibe on my old team.  I think that’s because the average age on the team seems to be a bit younger.  I was definitely younger than many of the folks on Office Live, but I’m right at the average on the new team.

So far, it’s been a lot of fun, and there are a ton of bennies I didn’t know about :)