Programmer Employees Don't Have a Career Anymore
Description
The days of stable employment in tech jobs as a career is over. I don't say this to scare you, but so you take some action to be less dependent on companies that couldn't care less about you!
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In this episode, I share some of the latest developments in my time coaching over 120 software professionals. One of the biggest things I've learned, is that practically everyone is miserable.
This year I have some exciting new announcements to make though - I'll be helping you escape the corporate grind! You CAN have a career in tech, but you have to step up, take more responsibility, and give up the delusion that corporate employment is a long-term strategy anymore. Those days sadly, are long behind us.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Chapter markers / timelinks:
(0:00 ) Introduction
(2:14 ) What I Told My Son about The Tech Industry
(3:24 ) The Low-Value Career Death Trap
(4:08 ) Employment is Now Maximum Risk
(5:14 ) AI Has Made it Easier to Start a Business
(6:45 ) Willful Ignorance Has Consequences
(8:15 ) Temporary Employment is Honorable 9:16 Career Stability Is Possible
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