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A career-ending mistake

As software engineers, we're constantly making detailed, elaborate plans for computers to execute. Isn't it weird that we rarely give a moment's thought to the program for our own careers?

If you’ve always dreamed of being independent but somehow never quite worked up the courage to jump ship voluntarily, then being made to walk the plank could be just the spur you need. Even if you don’t know exactly what your perfect job looks like, you may start to feel that you won’t be truly happy until you’re independent, or a senior IC, or a manager. You can steer away from things that would limit your options in those areas, and instead seek out companies, fields, or sectors where you’ll have the best chance of achieving the career you want.

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