Can You See The Red Flags Of A Toxic Tech Company?

If you're about to get a new tech job, sometimes the red flags are obvious. But what happens when you want the gig anyway? The temptation to take a job when the pay is high, there's prestige, or it's a promotion are strong. In this video I share some things I've learned about spotting these red flags, and resisting the temptations that come with the allure of tech company offers. I hope they help you take a more healthy job, and not get sucked into working for a company that drains your soul. Download my free Career Guide here: https://jaymeedwards.com/developer-career-guide/ Get free access to TechRolepedia here: https://jaymeedwards.com/access-techrolepedia/ Need help with your career? Learn about career coaching: https://jaymeedwards.com/services/software-development-coaching/ CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 Introduction 1:16 A Story of Deceit 6:32 1. Red Flags of a Toxic Tech Company 6:52 1.1 Vague Answers About Work/Life Balance 8:18 1.2 Long Hours Are a Bade of Honor 10:02 1.3 Suspiciously High Salary of Title 11:34 2. Why Do We Ignore Red Flags? 11:40 2.1 Justifying Stress With Money 13:27 2.2 "It's a Stepping Stone" 15:54 2.3 Need to "Prove Our Worth" 18:03 3. How Can You Overcome The Temptation? 18:12 3.1 Make a Relational Impact List 20:13 3.2 Ask Brave Questions 22:51 3.3 Avoid Companies That Resist Transparency 24:22 3.4 Listen to Your Gut! 26:20 3.5 Write a Catastrophic Story 28:31 Episode Groove #programming #techjobs #toxicculture