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Discussion on: Why you should rethink wanting to work at Google (or any large Sillicon Valley company)?

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John

Hey.
Almost 11 year as developer here. I already worked in more or less each environment/situations that you describe.

As long as you get older (professionally and in life) you start putting some things in evidence, and reorder your priorities. One thing I learned: I am a better developer if I have time to my family, to my hobbies, because it requires to focus 100% on productivity during my work hours.

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Michael Lustig - halfjew22@gmail.com

Really glad you feel that way.

I don’t feel like there is an objectively “right” way of doing things. However, if we look at life as a puzzle and our decisions as the pieces, there are ways to arrange those pieces in which a greater sense of fulfillment and happiness arise. I believe what you’ve said is key. Life is a balance. It’s not a cliche. It’s just completely true.