Half the people I know in tech are actively looking for a way to get out of the industry. It’s in a death spiral.
I still love making websites, but nearly every good aspect of working in tech either turned out to be a mirage (social missions, progressive politics) or has mostly disappeared now (good pay, lots of job options, relaxed environment, interesting and engaging work).
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