Burnout alert! I have had an interesting career path, worked at some of the bigger tech companies pre-FAANG hype, and definitely started at the bottom worked my way up as it should be. As I continue down my path I feel somewhat disillusioned and frustrated by the new tech industry with over-inflated titles, high numbers low quality recruiters, insanely inflated salaries, egos, expectations, and lack of ownership, integrity, reality, and toxic leadership. I need a change!

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You need to shift your perspective. Another thought might be: "I work in that new tech industry, have an inflated salary, and get to enjoy the benefits of it!" I'm not saying that the toxic environment is OK, but the world is what you make of it.

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What would you consider an inflated salary? I have seen on average for the position that I’m supposed to be somewhere between 90 and $98,000 a year for a base salary. I am nowhere near that to say the least and I am working a second job. Trying to do better and be positive 🤝🙌🏻

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