Do you think passion is overrated in tech hiring? As a recruiter, how much weight do you give to someone loving what they do vs just being consistently good at it? Not everyone has a fire that keeps them up at night, but they still show up, deliver, and grow.

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Honestly? Passion can be a privilege. Some people bring quiet consistency, solve problems well, and don’t shout about it.

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