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honestly, that’s terrible advice. Anyone working at a big tech (or even not that big) for a few years should be able to save enough money to get some freedom to
by meiraleal 2y ago
honestly, that’s terrible advice. Anyone working at a big tech (or even not that big) for a few years should be able to save enough money to get some freedom to change jobs, even in a bad market. Being jobless might be soul crushing if you don’t prepare yourself but staying in a place where you get burnt out is a lot, lot worse, having been in both situations.
For me the best advice is to not think you are rich just because you are making >150-200k/year. Save money and live frugally
- Clubber 2y agoIt's good advice for young people. I remember not getting my contract renewed during the dot bomb/911 and it was a soul crushing 6 months. I had to move to another city for work and took a 40% pay cut. Now that I'm pretty comfortable in my finances, it's important to take a sabbatical when you need it. Right now I'm so burned out I don't like programming, even on personal projects, so that can be pretty detrimental to my career. I decided to take a sabbatical. I gave 5.5 months notice as to not put anyone out, but I'm going to try to enjoy it. Tech is generally soul crushing these days, so pick your poison.
- scarface_74 2y agoThere are 2.8 - 4 million developers in the US. How many do you think are working at BigTech? No matter how much money you save, it’s senseless to go through the money unnecessary. Jobs in 2025 don’t just fall out of the sky. Burn out is a choice. Do your work, go home. Start interviewing.