Ask HN: What are you looking for in a new job?

7 points·mrintellectual··9 comments

Folks who recently resigned or plan on resigning soon, what are some of the key qualities you are looking for in a senior- or staff-level job (not just engineering, but also product, marketing, HR, etc...)?

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When I was still looking, I was always looking for cold hard cash. I had the dream of retiring as quickly as possible and so nothing mattered to me more than money back then.

Now, if I were to still work, I'd look for purpose, a reason for the company to exist beyond money.

Do you feel like this is because you have more than enough money now? Or is it because you now place greater emphasis on growth and a sense of fulfillment?

It's the same as Maslow's hierarchy of needs; once we are content with material conditions, we seek self-actualization, both in our personal lives and our professional lives.

Makes sense, thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

Money and freedom

- no working late

- no overtime

- no on call

- almost no meeting

Technically interesting & not evil. Otherwise I do not care much honestly. I do not need work to give my life propose.

Something that genuinely adds value to people’s lives.

So nothing in ad-tech, cryptocurrency, marketing, or finance.

I think some sectors in finance add value. It boils down to the people your company is trying to make richer.

You could say the same for some crypto firms

Enough money to be a homeowner

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