If you're about to get a new tech job, sometimes the red flags are obvious. But what happens when you want the gig anyway? The temptation to take a job when the pay is high, there's prestige, or it's a promotion are strong.

In this video I share some things I've learned about spotting these red flags, and resisting the temptations that come with the allure of tech company offers. I hope they help you take a more healthy job, and not get sucked into working for a company that drains your soul.

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CHAPTER MARKERS

0:00 Introduction
1:16 A Story of Deceit
6:32 1. Red Flags of a Toxic Tech Company
6:52 1.1 Vague Answers About Work/Life Balance
8:18 1.2 Long Hours Are a Bade of Honor
10:02 1.3 Suspiciously High Salary of Title
11:34 2. Why Do We Ignore Red Flags?
11:40 2.1 Justifying Stress With Money
13:27 2.2 "It's a Stepping Stone"
15:54 2.3 Need to "Prove Our Worth"
18:03 3. How Can You Overcome The Temptation?
18:12 3.1 Make a Relational Impact List
20:13 3.2 Ask Brave Questions
22:51 3.3 Avoid Companies That Resist Transparency
24:22 3.4 Listen to Your Gut!
26:20 3.5 Write a Catastrophic Story
28:31 Episode Groove

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