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A comment on My experience as a Gazan girl getting into Silicon Valley companies. Parent comment
yeah, it’s way less enjoyable and fulfilling than previous jobs at small companies and startups, but:
- i have total control of my workhours, and i can work no more than 40 hours if i want to
- i get paid WAY more, and raises/promotions are nearly six figures worth of increased TC, instead of 1-10%
- i have clear career progression, and an actual mentoring system for once
- dont have to worry about my employer running out of money
- dont have to worry about getting fired with no notice or warning
- I’m more likely to get the things I want / ask for
- teammates are nicer and more competent
- ~prestige~
basically everything is better except the work itself. it’s a trade im willing to make
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yeah, it’s way less enjoyable and fulfilling than previous jobs at small companies and startups, but:
- i have total control of my workhours, and i can work no more than 40 hours if i want to
- i get paid WAY more, and raises/promotions are nearly six figures worth of increased TC, instead of 1-10%
- i have clear career progression, and an actual mentoring system for once
- dont have to worry about my employer running out of money
- dont have to worry about getting fired with no notice or warning
- I’m more likely to get the things I want / ask for
- teammates are nicer and more competent
- ~prestige~
basically everything is better except the work itself. it’s a trade im willing to make