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Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job?
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...)?
- mactavish88 5y agoSomething that genuinely adds value to people’s lives. So nothing in ad-tech, cryptocurrency, marketing, or finance.
- cercatrova 5y agoWhen 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.
- mrintellectual 5y agoDo 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?
- cercatrova 5y agoIt'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.
- mrintellectual 5y agoMakes sense, thanks. Appreciate the feedback.
- patatino 5y agoMoney 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.
- throwawayc2020 5y agoEnough money to be a homeowner