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		reactordev 15 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If you don't design your career, someone else will... I can’t emphasize this enough. Every 5 years or so I reassess what my goals are and refocus my vision on where I want to apply my skills. Things change fast in our industry so being able to pivot to something nearby is paramount for maintaining a career in this field. Not everyone has the fortune to spend 15 years at a FAANG or other large corporation. Sometimes you have to build it.

AnimalMuppet 15 days ago [–]

Every five years or so, my wife asks me, "What do you need to learn now for the next five years of your career?"

It's the same as what you do, except I need the reminder...

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