easy one: dont work so hard, its not a wise way to spend your youth anyway. also try to get big enough time frames to actually finish the project, estimates can be off by 400% all the time. dont ask for more money ask for understanding on a some days i cant make it in and some im late. work for big name companies, getting future jobs will be easier. never flake, having one job on ur resume where u cant use them as a reference really sucks. date chicks at work but not the hottest 2 they wont put out.