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Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! Whether you’re spending time with a partner, friends, or taking time for yourself, we wanted to take a moment to talk about a relationship that often gets overlooked: the one you have with your career. Because let’s be honest, working in tech right now can feel a little… complicated.
Layoffs. Burnout. AI anxiety. Salary compression. Being asked to do more with less. Watching DEI disappear while expectations somehow keep rising. It’s a lot. And many of you told us recently (in our virtual summit feedback!) that you’re craving something deeper than surface-level career advice.
So in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re reframing professional growth as something that deserves the same intentionality we give our love lives. Here are three small but powerful ways to show your career some love this week:
💗 1. Do a 15-minute career check-in.
Ask yourself:
What’s energizing me right now?
What’s draining me?
What would “progress” actually look like in the next 90 days?
💗 2. Reach out to one person who inspires you.
A former manager. A peer you admire. Someone whose LinkedIn posts always hit - send a short note.
💗 3. Invest in one concrete skill.
Not “learn everything about AI.” Something specific: improving your resume, practicing negotiation, exploring a new tool, or finally booking that informational coffee.
So today, alongside the chocolate and heart emojis, we hope you give yourself permission to prioritize you. Your growth. Your ambitions. Your future. You deserve a career that supports you back!
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