• huginn@feddit.it
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    1 year ago

    Yeah we were pretty focused on a specific app rework that had full buy-in and a lot of focus.

    Then January happened and afaik all progress has basically stopped according to my old team.

    Not my problem anymore. Got that sweet severance package and a new job that pays better.

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      1 year ago

      Wow, I left shortly after but I was still fresh.

      Went to a startup with a xoogler boss who was brilliant but without all the stupid bits of Google, he’s awesome and we’re rocking.

      The pay cut was worth the massive decrease in BS, I enjoy my job and being productive.

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        1 year ago

        Job satisfaction is super important if you want to go the distance. Sometimes you get that through good wlb. Sometimes it’s interesting problems. Other times it’s a lot of money.

        I’m willing to endure a lot of suck if it means I can retire younger. I want to teach but am the sole breadwinner. Can’t take that step down.

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          I retired once, very young, it felt stupid.

          Job satisfaction makes working feel better than retirement, and you have an excuse for not doing things.