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j042
on May 2, 2022
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My experience getting a tech job with no degree or...
How do you guys stay motivated to stay in tech, in a corporate environment? At the end of the day its just you and a computer staring each other.
leesec
on May 2, 2022
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Memories of doing manual labor on a tugboat for 12 hours a day 30 days straight keeps me pretty motivated. Also a fat paycheck.
j042
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That's interesting.
leesec
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It's not always perfect though! I struggle with motivation occasionally like anyone. But mostly some innate work ethic keeps me from failing or quitting lol.
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