Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job?

Posted by mrintellectual on Sunday January 23, 2022 @08:34PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Folks who recently resigned or plan on resigning soon, what are some of the key qualities you are looking for in a senior- or staff-level job (not just engineering, but also product, marketing, HR, etc...)?

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by cercatrova on Sunday January 23, 2022 @11:25PM (#30053731)

When I was still looking, I was always looking for cold hard cash. I had the dream of retiring as quickly as possible and so nothing mattered to me more than money back then.

Now, if I were to still work, I'd look for purpose, a reason for the company to exist beyond money.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by mrintellectual on Monday January 24, 2022 @12:32AM (#30054045)

Do you feel like this is because you have more than enough money now? Or is it because you now place greater emphasis on growth and a sense of fulfillment?

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by cercatrova on Monday January 24, 2022 @12:38AM (#30054072)

It's the same as Maslow's hierarchy of needs; once we are content with material conditions, we seek self-actualization, both in our personal lives and our professional lives.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by mrintellectual on Monday January 24, 2022 @01:24AM (#30054260)

Makes sense, thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by patatino on Monday January 24, 2022 @07:48AM (#30056963)

Money and freedom

- no working late

- no overtime

- no on call

- almost no meeting

Technically interesting & not evil. Otherwise I do not care much honestly. I do not need work to give my life propose.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by mactavish88 on Sunday January 23, 2022 @10:31PM (#30053415)

Something that genuinely adds value to people’s lives.

So nothing in ad-tech, cryptocurrency, marketing, or finance.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by tyroh on Monday January 24, 2022 @01:23AM (#30054255)

I think some sectors in finance add value. It boils down to the people your company is trying to make richer.

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by bradwood on Monday January 24, 2022 @03:21AM (#30054811)

You could say the same for some crypto firms

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Re:Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job? by throwawayc2020 on Monday January 24, 2022 @10:37AM (#30058917)

Enough money to be a homeowner

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