CoRecursive: Coding Stories Story: Leaving Stripe
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Jan 2, 2025 Jon de la Motte, a former software engineer at Stripe, shares his transformative journey from dream job to self-discovery. He reflects on the struggles of navigating a new role and the emotional impact of performance feedback. Jon candidly discusses the fragility of marital stability against a backdrop of professional pressures. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth after leaving a tech giant, encouraging listeners to explore their own emotional awareness and the balance between personal happiness and success.
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Stripe Interview
- Jon de la Motte was drawn to Stripe because of its work in financial infrastructure, aligning with his father's background in finance.
- His initial interview failed due to over-preparation on technical details, but he succeeded six months later by focusing on problem-solving.
Over-preparation
- Jon prioritized technical details and craftsmanship in his first Stripe interview, neglecting the problem-solving aspect.
- This led to his failure, as he overprepared on TypeScript and testing, ultimately not solving the interview question effectively.
Interviewing
- When interviewing for technical roles, prioritize solving the problem over showcasing perfect code or advanced techniques from the start.
- Iterate and refine if time permits, but focus on demonstrating problem-solving abilities first.