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thecaringtechie.substack.com is now simply www.thecaringtechie.com !
I share the same views about standups!
I would also add that it depends on whether the team is fully remote or not. In some cases, standups are good to get face time with people even if maybe there are no relevant updates to share
10. It’s likely that you won’t know a lot of things, and it’s likely you’re going to have to wear hats you’ve never worn before. Startups are a humbling experience. You’re going to have to figure a lot out on your own, so give yourself a lot of grace.
9. What gets done gets done.
There is always more work to be done than people. If you plan your work properly and stick to the plans, you should be okay.
8. Find time to completely disconnect.
Even though I check my email/slack during the weekend, and I’m on-call most of the days, I make it an explicit point to have my notifications turned off between certain times. This was the boundary I needed to keep my stress levels in check.
7. Take advantage of the flexible work hours.
Time spent working is the measurement of success in a startup, but it’s not. More work isn’t necessarily better work. We need to find what times we’re the most productive and make the most out of those.
6. Work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion.
Don’t aim for perfection. Use time-boxing and be aware of the law of diminishing returns. I find using a pomodoro timer to keep track of my work blocks to be very helpful
5. Address stress openly.
Feeling like we’re all in this together increases camaraderie and lowers stress, so don’t be afraid to share how you really feel.
4. Be kind to yourself.
There will be so much work to be done that it’s easy to feel dissatisfied and like you’re not doing enough.
Instead, always look at the big picture and focus on moving the needle in significant ways, trusting yourself, and knowing you did the best you could each day.
3. Don’t get too attached to your work.
Especially if you’re still in the prototype/product market fit stage. Learn to be okay with throw-away work. This might be hard to accept, but remember, throw-away work is not a reflection of your skill, talent, or self-worth.
2. Embrace uncertainty.
Associate uncertainty with innovation. If something is too certain, it’s probably not innovative enough. In startups, there are many things hard to predict and out of your control, so take it one step at a time and figure things out as you go.
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Do not join a startup with a shitty culture, and if you accidentally do, GTFO ASAP. Toxic cultures are notorious for causing burnout.
Cultures are like sourdough, they need a good starter. If the starter is bad, you’re in big trouble.
Anybody who joins an early-stage startup is out of their mind. And still, I joined one 😂.
Here are my lessons on how to thrive in your early stage startup career while keeping your sanity. 🧵
https://thecaringtechie.substack.com/p/10-anti-burnout-strategies-for-success
Getting ready to head out for a 5 day company offsite.
I’m beyond stocked!! It’s been 8 months since I saw some of my coworkers. The struggles of being a fully remote cross continental team are real.
Nothing compares to spending some good quality time together as a team!! 🥰💙
Hi 👋🏼! An intro post is due:
I’m Irina, engineer by day, writer by night at thecaringtechie.substack.com where I share my stories and learnings on tech culture, leadership, engineering excelency, and more, hoping to bring more humanity in how we lead and how we work. Excited to connect with you!🥂
Haha 💯 relatable 😅
Hi everyone! Excited to be here 🥳 how’s Bluesky been treating you so far?