Companies are forcing return to office policies as a covert way of doing layoffs without compensation, if they’re not kicking people out with the thousands and are shocked to discover workers are now not particularly loyal to employers.

They also hate it when employees use the exact same economic reasoning as they do to maximize revenue and take opportunities.

I’ve averaged ~12 job hops in the last 6 years and I wouldn’t change a thing. Compensation growth has been roughly 6.05x. The previous 6 years was…maybe 3? And maybe 2x.

I owe the big corps nothing. I meet expectations and deliverables and I support my team however I can, but that’s about it.

Most people over-index on maximizing compensation or holding on to stability. But there’s more to work than money and stability. Work is about growth, building connections, working on things you care about, being challenged and creating a legacy.

Fucking legacy? Is this a joke? Who gives a shit about what shitty products they launch for FAANG companies? I certainly don’t - not beyond keeping my resume and portfolio up to date.

Compensation and stability are the only things that matter beyond basic working conditions and a non-toxic environment.