I really want to move on..

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QxsV84

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QxsV84
Nov 10, 2021 14 Comments

I’ve worked at Twitter for a while now.. started my career there. I’m so ready to leave. I recently switched teams, but honestly, that hasn’t helped a whole lot. It’s still mostly the same BS with a better w/l balance and I’m not burning out from overwork anymore.

I’ve become quite cynical in my views toward corporate software companies, and the people that run them. There’s obviously good people, but it’s mostly all politics and psychopaths… I feel like that’s the top of every industry ever though, so is there really a way to not constantly feel defeated by this shit?

Currently, I’m trying to join a startup to see that side of the industry, but just feeling down about job searching (which I’m currently doing). So much rejection and ghosting, even with some years of experience, and a big blue bird on my résumé.

Can anyone here offer a different viewpoint other than, “suck it up cause others have it worse”? I know that.. I’m just looking for a change in perspective.

TC: 220k
YOE: 4

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  • New
    JrbG86

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    JrbG86
    Most of the startups are shit with poor WLB, low cash TC, and high probability of getting screwed on stock options.
    Nov 10, 2021 1
    • Twitter
      QxsV84

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      QxsV84
      OP
      Yea, but arguably your building something more than a shittier version of something that already exists. Or maintaining something another engineer already got the credit for implementing.
      Nov 10, 2021
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    timcool

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    timcool
    When I read your comments I thought you were a industry veteran but then I saw your yoe and I was like 😶
    Nov 10, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    titrec

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    titrec
    Startups have politics too.
    Nov 10, 2021 0
  • New
    Sanders99

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    I need a referral!! [EM1 positions in backend/data/software]
    Sanders99
    I was landing some interviews at Faang till a startup hit me up.

    Expect rapid growth, constant change, regular new team mates, and leadership, a actively shifting tech stack, and many leaders including the CEO acting as individual contributors.

    Its a ride for sure, but not for everyone. I'm making the best of it but having regrets I didn't keep pushing faang.
    Nov 10, 2021 3
    • New
      Sanders99

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      BIO
      I need a referral!! [EM1 positions in backend/data/software]
      Sanders99
      Yeah there isnt any of that at the startup Im at. But you get plenty of the wrong folks promoted becquse theyve been thetr sooner...even if they arent qualified.

      But that can happen at any company.
      Nov 11, 2021
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      QxsV84

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      OP
      Sounds like folks lying about being qualified to be manager, so these things are in fact taking place at your startup. It takes place in every business and I hate it lol.
      Nov 11, 2021
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    chillshark

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    chillshark
    Only way to not constantly feel defeated is to enjoy the domain that you work in. Worked at Twitter before and share similar sentiments. Things there weren’t great even when you move across teams.
    Nov 10, 2021 1
    • Twitter
      QxsV84

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      QxsV84
      OP
      Thanks, that’s a good way to look at it. Only thing to do is find somewhere to work in a space I want to be in. If only that didn’t take so long 🙄
      Nov 10, 2021