- "Avoid jobs at either big non-software companies" - As cool as it may sound to design websites for the NBA, or design systems to help market movies, neither will teach deep technical skills. You'll outgrow your mentors quickly.
- "The vast majority of senior hires into good positions are done through networking your way to a hiring manager who then sets up the interview" If you don't know people once you hit your 30s, people will wonder what's wrong with you. Why can't someone vouch for you? It's a form or ageism, and it may be morally wrong, but be aware that that's what you're up against. It's even more true at 40 or 50. This means networking with your customers, being kind to your suppliers, knowing who your competitors are, and making acquaintance with folks who could be one or two degrees away.
- "Avoid jobs at either big non-software companies" - As cool as it may sound to design websites for the NBA, or design systems to help market movies, neither will teach deep technical skills. You'll outgrow your mentors quickly.
- "The vast majority of senior hires into good positions are done through networking your way to a hiring manager who then sets up the interview" If you don't know people once you hit your 30s, people will wonder what's wrong with you. Why can't someone vouch for you? It's a form or ageism, and it may be morally wrong, but be aware that that's what you're up against. It's even more true at 40 or 50. This means networking with your customers, being kind to your suppliers, knowing who your competitors are, and making acquaintance with folks who could be one or two degrees away.