If only I had known ...
summary
Practical career rules: plan a 3–5 year target and pick roles that let you learn, not just chase salary; prioritize employers who invest in training, paid time off, and a decent €3,000 workstation; watch for burnout (one recovery lasted months) and protect hobbies like woodworking or guitar building for balance. Follow the business model — follow the money — volunteer to debug production to learn fast, cultivate mentors and networks, and treat communication and teamwork as core skills to avoid the golden cage of high pay with no growth.
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chapters (31)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:27Why this talk
- 2:49Tech industry realities
- 5:19Finding tech direction
- 7:50Career goals
- 8:33Impostor syndrome
- 10:46Skills and knowledge
- 11:51Mentorship importance
- 13:15Choosing where to work
- 16:28Passion versus well-being
- 17:53Hobbies and disconnect
- 18:54Burnout recovery
- 20:21Compensation beyond salary
- 22:53Growth over salary
- 24:19Professional network
- 26:06Evaluating employers
- 27:53Recruiters and job offers
- 29:36Career decisions
- 31:41Life adjusts plans
- 32:44Small steps progress
- 34:11Needs versus wants
- 37:03Money and business value
- 39:12Role and value
- 42:41Tech choices impact
- 43:43Myth of cutting-edge tech
- 45:11Learn from big companies
- 46:58Core skills matter
- 48:46Teamwork in development
- 49:27Volunteer to learn
- 50:30Help others succeed
- 52:56Enjoy the journey
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