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Together with Noam Segal, we unpack the most surprising insights from a sweeping new study of over 8,200 tech professionals—across roles, company sizes, and work setups.
In this episode, you’ll learn
• Why burnout is rampant
• Who’s thriving in tech right now (and who’s not)
• The shocking stat: Only 1 in 4 workers think their manager is effective
• How sentiment shifts between remote, hybrid, and in-office setups
• Why you might want to switch to a smaller company
• What’s driving the mid-career slump—and how to escape it
• The clarity gap that’s holding people back
• Why women are more engaged but more burned-out than men
• How AI is fueling both career anxiety and reinvention
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• Become better at managing up
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