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S25:E6 - Big Tech: What They Say vs. What They Mean (Rachel Lee Nabors)
Sep 20, 2023
Rachel Lee Nabors, an experienced professional who has worked for big tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, discusses the inside scoop on working for Big Tech, the challenges of navigating the complexities of leadership, transitioning from big tech to startups, and their decision to focus on making React more inclusive and accessible.
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- Investing time in technologies that lead to high-paying jobs is crucial for disrupting the negative pattern of learning useless skills.
- Transitioning from big tech to startups can provide opportunities for faster decision-making, community-oriented work, and making a meaningful impact based on aligned values.
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