🐋 Wrong reasons to choose a career
Plus our new interactive segment, inside information on how to land a PM interview, and the latest tech openings and opportunities!
What’s up, Tech Pod!
If you’re reading this, you’re likely still exploring potential career options and trying to discover what is the best career path for you.
There are a lot of ways to consider a career path. But this week we are going to focus in on our intention towards paths—and uncover unhealthy ones we may have.
Plus: Keep reading for the announcement of a new interactive segment! ✨
+ An exclusive Product Management learning opportunity 🚀
wrong reasons to go down a path
Only doing it for…
Status and money
Perks and validations
Following your friends
Making others happy
some better reasons to
You have enough curiosity to spend a great sum of hours learning about the subject
You’re prepared to own up to and handle the unique pressures and demands of the job
You’ll have opportunities to serve or connect with others in meaningful ways
You have enough passion to sustain you during difficult times in the career
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(New) Tech Pod: Answers Direct 📬
You submit questions 👉 we source answers from tech professionals on your behalf.
Get specific, get niche, get personal—we’re here for all of it.
Answers to your questions will be routinely featured in this section of the newsletter!
Tech positions opening now ⬇️
Internship 👨💻
Product Design Intern, Facebook
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New Grad 👩🎓
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Written by Jacqueline Mastrelli