<ul><li>Big companies are full of legacy tech. And custom-built internal tooling.</li><li>These are skills you can't bring anywhere else.</li><li>If you're not careful, you'll only be an expert at THEIR systems.</li><li>Focus on building both internal AND transferable expertise.</li></ul>

2. Tribal knowledge

<ul><li>Snacks in the office cost the company nothing. Dry cleaning costs the company nothing.</li><li>Flying you to Denver and getting you a hotel room costs the company nothing.</li><li>In your head, you're likely pricing these perks as worth $40k. Don't fall for that</li></ul>

3. Falling for perks

<ul><li>You should be recognized for 70% of all the work you do.</li><li>If you expect to be recognized for 100% of your work, you're likely not a team player.</li><li>If you're recognized for _less_ than 70% of your work, you're being taken for granted. And being underpaid</li></ul>

5. Lack of recognition

<ul><li>If you're good, someone at the company will try to collect you.</li><li>They’ll imply that loyalty to them will fast-track your career.</li><li>They have a few followers already in their trap.</li><li>Avoid them. They will never let you excel past them.</li></ul>

1. Being someone's lieutenant

<ul><li>If you're a top performer at your company, best case, you get a 7% raise each year.</li><li>Even if they should, companies don't adjust people's pay by 50%.</li><li>If you were to switch jobs, you might see that 50% boost.</li></ul>

3. Falling for perks

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Potential Cost-Saving Benefits

3. When possible, rehearse in advance.

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