Bugfixing your career - Diana Scharf

Learn how to bugfix your career and prioritize personal fulfillment, happiness, and purpose through setting realistic expectations, seeking help, and finding a work-life balance, as shared by Diana Scharf.

Key takeaways

Success is individual for every person and cannot be determined by society or others.
Passion can be both empowering and dangerous for one’s career, as it can lead to burnout and overwhelm.
It’s important to set realistic expectations and evaluate one’s own happiness and fulfillment in their career.
Monday feeling is a key indicator of one’s career satisfaction, with hell yeah being ideal, and Monday is fine or Monday is bad being less ideal.
The dollar index is another important indicator, with taking care of personal needs and values important.
Side projects can be a good way to find fulfillment and purpose outside of one’s day job.
Working remotely can improve work-life balance and overall job satisfaction.
Delegation is important for achieving goals and reducing stress.
It’s important to reflect on one’s past experiences and learn from them.
Passion is not wrong, but it’s important to find purpose and fulfillment outside of passion.
Success is not solely dependent on one’s job, but also on one’s own personal goals and values.
It’s important to have a growth mindset and be open to change and learning.
Seeking help from others can be important for achieving goals and overcoming obstacles.
Professional development and personal growth are important for advancing one’s career.
It’s important to find a work-life balance and prioritize self-care and personal time.
Dealing with difficult people and situations is an important part of career development.
Having a safe space for developers is important for supporting each other and sharing knowledge and experiences.
Reflecting on one’s own values and goals is important for determining what success means.
Having a good work-life balance is important for overall job satisfaction and fulfillment.
It’s important to evaluate one’s own happiness and fulfillment in their career and not rely solely on passion.
Lying awake at night thinking about your career or job is not ideal.
Keeping track of your own Monday feeling can be an important indicator of overall job satisfaction.
Creating a sense of community and belonging among developers is important for supporting and learning from each other.
It’s important to identify what success means for oneself and not base it on societal expectations.

Bugfixing your career - Diana Scharf

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