Careers · by Jack Taylor · 2026-10-02
What is the kindest way to start with interviews?
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where workplace stopped feeling new.
Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.
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Noah Johansson · 10 likes
I would make the decision with cash flow, risk, and optionality in mind rather than chasing the perfect answer. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
That should give you a solid first pass.
Jack Taylor · 0 likes
This is the kind of disagreement I like.
Narin Chai · 1 likes
I would make the decision with cash flow, risk, and optionality in mind rather than chasing the perfect answer. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
That should give you a solid first pass.
Tiny Lantern · 1 likes
The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. My only addition is to make the first step visible.