Hard Lessons I Learned from a High-Paying Job in Tech

Hard Lessons I Learned from a High-Paying Job in Tech

The money can be good in tech, especially if the company is fast-growing. But pretty soon the allure of tech starts to change. What you think you’ll get from the experience turns out to be different. Better to learn these lessons earlier in your career before it’s too late.

The laziness of developers is inspiring

Developers love to automate stuff because it’s their job.

Pretentious, Elitism, and Privilege Can Blind You

A high-paying job in tech is a privilege. The point is to use that job to help others who are where you used to be.

Geek culture is cool

The nerdier your keyboard, the cooler you are.

Fall into the “work hard” trap and light your date night on fire

It’s easy to fall into the trap of working too much

The Best Part Isn’t the Money. It’s This

The best part about working in tech is the people you work with. They make it all worth it.

Stoicism at work, works

Spend time thinking, not in meetings. Problems require time to think about them before they can be solved.

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