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A) Migrating UK->USA and ending up learning C/Unix at Bell labs. Still here and still use these tools 38 years later. B) Moving to silicon valley, mostly due t
by dave333 8y ago
A) Migrating UK->USA and ending up learning C/Unix at Bell labs. Still here and still use these tools 38 years later.
B) Moving to silicon valley, mostly due to the climate, but also because my house often made more than I did, and there are just so many opportunities.
C) Joining a startup - learned to be agile - didn't get rich but at least got to roll the dice.
D) Becoming a contractor - can get foot in the door more easily after the dot com bust.
E) Becoming full time again at large company. Nominal paycut but with all benefits and bonuses and stock actually earn 30% more plus more job security at the tail end of my career.