If you're about to get a new tech job, sometimes the red flags are obvious. But what happens when you want the gig anyway? The temptation to take a job when the pay is high, there's prestige, or it's a promotion are strong.
In this episode I share some things I've learned about spotting these red flags, and resisting the temptations that come with the allure of tech company offers. I hope they help you take a more healthy job, and not get sucked into working for a company that drains your soul.
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:16) A Story of Deceit
(6:32) 1. Red Flags of a Toxic Tech Company
(6:52) 1.1 Vague Answers About Work/Life Balance
(8:18) 1.2 Long Hours Are a Bade of Honor
(10:02) 1.3 Suspiciously High Salary of Title
(11:34) 2. Why Do We Ignore Red Flags?
(11:40) 2.1 Justifying Stress With Money
(13:27) 2.2 "It's a Stepping Stone"
(15:54) 2.3 Need to "Prove Our Worth"
(18:03) 3. How Can You Overcome The Temptation?
(18:12) 3.1 Make a Relational Impact List
(20:13) 3.2 Ask Brave Questions
(22:51) 3.3 Avoid Companies That Resist Transparency
(24:22) 3.4 Listen to Your Gut!
(26:20) 3.5 Write a Catastrophic Story
(28:31) Episode Groove
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