The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Motivated by play (Friends)
May 10, 2024
Join Annie Sexton, a software engineer and developer advocate at fly.io, as she shares her insights on navigating career changes in tech. She discusses her journey from burnout to embracing joy in work, emphasizing the importance of play and continuous learning. Annie also highlights the challenges of developing her note-taking app, Typist, and the intricate balance between personal freedom and the pressures of the tech industry. With a focus on simplifying productivity tools, she encourages listeners to find fulfillment in both their professional and personal lives.
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Career Change and Return
- Annie Sexton felt burnt out from tech and pursued interior design.
- She found the work unfulfilling and returned to software development.
Job Search Hardships
- In 2023, Sexton struggled to find a tech job and ran out of money twice.
- She had to borrow money from her parents, a humbling experience.
Tile Showroom Experience
- Sexton worked at a tile showroom but found it unfulfilling due to lack of work.
- She built a new inventory system, but it was rejected.