Programmer Employees Don't Have a Career Anymore

The days of stable employment in tech jobs as a career is over. I don't say this to scare you, but so you take some action to be less dependent on companies that couldn't care less about you! Grow Faster in Your Tech Career: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/coaching Join the Thriving Tech Community: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/community In this episode, I share some of the latest developments in my time coaching over 120 software professionals. One of the biggest things I've learned, is that practically everyone is miserable. This year I have some exciting new announcements to make though - I'll be helping you escape the corporate grind! You CAN have a career in tech, but you have to step up, take more responsibility, and give up the delusion that corporate employment is a long-term strategy anymore. Those days sadly, are long behind us. You can also watch this episode on YouTube.  Chapter markers / timelinks: (0:00) Introduction (2:14) What I Told My Son about The Tech Industry (3:24) The Low-Value Career Death Trap (4:08) Employment is Now Maximum Risk (5:14) AI Has Made it Easier to Start a Business (6:45) Willful Ignorance Has Consequences (8:15) Temporary Employment is Honorable 9:16 Career Stability Is Possible Visit me at thrivingtechnologist.com