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> But we'll never know, because our systems rely on popularity. And on self-confidence! I have worked hard my entire life, have written about 20 books, and ha
by nils-m-holm 7y ago
> But we'll never know, because our systems rely on popularity.
And on self-confidence!
I have worked hard my entire life, have written about 20 books, and have lived under the poverty threshold pretty my entire life. Why? Because I do not like to be at the center of attention. You do not even have to be charismatic (although that helps a lot). Just being able to be self-confident in the presence of people goes a long way.
- oh_sigh 7y agoI think there's more to it than that, at least for you. I just looked over your site and just guessing but you could almost certainly be making $200k+ at a FAANG as an individual contributor, which doesn't require you to be the center of attention at all.
- zozbot234 7y agoThe best part about that website is the OLED-optimized dark+green theme.
- nils-m-holm 7y agoI guess we have different concepts of "center of attention". Having to report back and justify yourself once a week is definitely too much for me. That does not mean I do not want to do the work, I am just not able to talk about it all the time.
- oh_sigh 7y agoThat's not what you need to do at one of those companies. I know this because I am at one of those companies and am somewhat likeminded from what I've read of your site and comments(though, if I'm a 7 on some scale, you might be an 11). As long as your actual performance is good, managers will not hassle you if you self direct. And even if it is painful for you, it takes about a year to fire you for not communicating with your manager. Why not put up with maybe a year of pain if it lets you save up enough money to live 10 years at near poverty level, but choosing your own work and not struggling to earn money? I would write you a recommendation if you want that would get you an in person interview if you want.
- nils-m-holm 7y agoI like your pragmatic approach, but I'm torn! Wouldn't any recommendation reflect back on you if things go south? But then, I'm also curious. Maybe we should continue this conversation via email? See http://t3x.org/contact.html http://t3x.org/contact.html
- keiferski 7y agoI just wanted to say - your website is fantastic. If I were an employer I'd put you at the top of the resume stack purely for sheer creativity.
- nils-m-holm 7y agoThank you!