How do you get better at jobs without burning out without overthinking it?

Lucía García · 32 likes

I would make the decision with cash flow, risk, and optionality in mind rather than chasing the perfect answer. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- 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.

Priya Nair · 2 likes

Ask for the total compensation, growth path and manager expectations. Salary matters, but so does the environment you will live in daily. I keep a note about resume for exactly this reason.

Noah Johansson · 1 likes

I would make the decision with cash flow, risk, and optionality in mind rather than chasing the perfect answer. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- 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.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Noah Campbell · 1 likes

Ask for the total compensation, growth path and manager expectations. Salary matters, but so does the environment you will live in daily. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the kitchen.