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Kelsey Hightower - On retiring as Distinguished Engineer from Google at 42 (Part 1)

Software Misadventures

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Progress Through Skill Collection

The individual learned to debug and troubleshoot at scale, starting with provisioning top of rack switches. By moving to different companies and roles based on skill acquisition, they increased their salary from 30 to 45 thousand to 65 thousand. They acquired skills in voice over IP by working with open-source software and upgrading systems for Cisco IP phones, saving costs for companies by utilizing voice over IP technology. This approach allowed them to quickly learn and progress in their career by continuously seeking new opportunities to enhance their skillset and increase their earning potential.

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