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Career killers

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Career killers​

  • If you get your money right, prefer impact over raw output
  • A promotion isn’t a reward for doing a really good job, a promotion is a recognition that you can handle more scope

Keep investing in different​

Time in the market is so much better than timing the market.

"Time in the market" refers to the strategy of investing for the long term, rather than trying to time the market by buying and selling stocks based on short-term fluctuations in the market.

Prioritize impact over output.​

  • Differentiate yourself by being impactful.
  • Doing a large quantity of bug fixes doesn't necessarily mean you're making a difference. Instead, focus on preventing defects or going beyond the root cause to make a real impact.
  • You don’t want to be a spot where people can differentiate between just getting something done and doing a fantastic job. (not faster/more)

Think clearly about staying or leaving the team​

Worst case: Team is toxic, deadlines is unrealistic, only take order Best case: If your team is awesome, don’t chase for a marginal improvement.

  • When evaluating a job or company, consider the quality of your manager and whether your salary is in line with industry standards.
  • Promises of change should be backed up by tangible evidence, and actions should be taken to address issues rather than just words.
  • Lack of growth can be a concern, and being the biggest fish in a small pond may not lead to long-term satisfaction.
  • A good team should consist of talented individuals that you can learn from.
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