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Tech Journey Mindset-Prioritizing Development Vs Money Vs Stability
Whether you are new to the tech field, 5 years in, or 10+ years in, a few common questions tend to cross your mind from time to time. Should I be chasing growth at this point in my career? Should I be chasing money? What about stability and job safety?
This article will cover when it might be best to:
- Chase Development
- Chase Money
- Chase Stability
Chasing Development
When is the best time to prioritize developing your skillset? You should never stop learning especially in the tech industry that is changing every day. However, when you are first starting out in the field is when you should focus on your development the most.
Try to find a job where you can be mentored and focus on learning the core principles of your role. Having a mentor can help expedite your learning process. After you have the core principles down, you should try to become a sponge and soak in as much knowledge from the people you are working with.
Some start-up companies might also be a good role for you because, in startups, you are likely to be wearing more than 1 hat(have more than 1 role). This can give you exposure to learning an entirely new skill set, that you…
