What's one skill you wish you had developed earlier in your career? How do you think it would have changed your career path?

I recently learned how to cook properly at 35, and it's been a game-changer. I'm saving money, eating healthier, and actually enjoying my meals. It got me thinking about other skills I wish I'd picked up sooner. What's a skill you wish you had learned earlier in life? Something that's made a significant difference in your day-to-day living or overall happiness?

What would be the one professional lesson that you wished had learnt early in in your career ?

Ask me anything except my company name, or things that can reveal my identity. I may respectfully choose not to respond to your question based on my own judgement. Here’s a brief intro about me: I’ve worked as both software engineering manager & software technical architect over the last 18+ years on various tech stacks managing backend, frontend and a little bit of cloud. I have seen ups and downs in the software industry. Currently I’m working as a senior architect in one of the product based companies in India.

I’m an APM in a product based company with a non-tech background. I have two specific questions- 1. According to you, what skills should a non-tech background APM acquire /polish to grow in the PM career? 2. How much of tech understanding is expected? Are there any specific resources that you would suggest?

After working hard for 6 yoe able to save 1.8 cr. Working in Bangalore 1cr cash plus 70 lakh house gave cash Ask me anything

This is mostly for people who have spent 10+ years in the industry. I’m sure we all can agree that the hiring and salary boom that we witnessed in 2021-22 is mostly over now. Now it’s more about surviving the job market rather than printing asymmetrical amount of money But how has it turned out for people who’ve been in the game for too long. I know some people who switched jobs too quickly and are at a higher package but still not content. At the same time, I know a few seniors who’re still in my first company and are happier than ever with the work. I understand that in Tier-1 cities, the expense itself is more and you’re sometimes forced to switch just to stay afloat. But what would you recommend new joiners based on your experience? Does chasing money in early years help later or only focusing on skills?

I've 5 years of experience in startups working around multiple programming languages and working all the way from Backend to Databases to DevOps. For the past 2 months I've applied to more than 200+ global companies or startups who hire remotely. I don't know what I am doing wrong because I got rejected from most of them. One pointer I've seen is most of them are hiring for more senior folks. Companies I've applied like - Ghost.org, fly.io, toggl, buffer.com etc. The competition for these organizations are furious I know that but what can I do to improve my chances? Because I've tried the referral way as well they do not give referral to people they do not know. Any suggestions?