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The Skip podcast

Greatest hits on career advice with Peter Yang (Roblox, ex-Reddit)

Oct 1, 2023
Peter Yang, Product Lead at Roblox, discusses advancing mid to late-stage product management careers. Topics include pursuing growth over promotion, optimizing for company stage, knowing when to leave a company, trade-offs between compensation and tenure, and why top companies offer high compensation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focusing on long-term goals and impact can lead to higher career success and fulfillment.
  • Building a strong 'builder story' and showcasing the ability to navigate challenges and drive impact are essential for advancing one's career.

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Importance of Thinking Long-Term in Career

In this podcast episode, the importance of thinking long-term in one's career is emphasized. The host discusses the concept of focusing on the 'skip' job and skip promotion, rather than just the next job. It is suggested that considering long-term goals and the impact of one's decisions can lead to higher career success and fulfillment.

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