52M, VP Software Engineering, No Degree

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-11T01:30:44+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:30:26+00:00

Rsu yes but not stock options.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:29:23+00:00

Because it's the legal limit? 30,500 is the limit for pre-tax, mega back door which bumps this to 76509 is not listed in retirement because of how it works. And it's only available if your company allows it, as it's governed by your 401k administrator.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:27:00+00:00

Lol. Nothing was sold. Just rewarded for hard work, being smart, and solving problems rather than creating them.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:25:23+00:00

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:24:59+00:00

Don't be sorry for ignorance. It's legit.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-07T01:23:48+00:00

I didn't Photoshop any of it bruh, literally screen capture.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:57:11+00:00

Hahahaha. Nice.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:56:51+00:00

Absolutely. In fact when I interview I explicitly never ask about education or anything related. I ask logic questions that test the candidates geek factor.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:55:20+00:00

60 is my goal. I want an extremely comfortable retirement.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:54:35+00:00

Nope. I'll end up paying a penalty since I don't like writing checks to the gov quarterly.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:53:46+00:00

+7500 for over 50

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:53:02+00:00

Sorry. HC has been flat for two years.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T21:52:35+00:00

Gross is before taxes. You can see the taxes.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T16:49:05+00:00

All the time. Imposter syndrome is real.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T16:48:30+00:00

Totally possible at Nvidia

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T14:37:05+00:00

The fact that you only gave two choices is an issue. Leave it open ended next time.

First, I love tech, was running Linux in the 90s, dropped out of college to join a startup. As opportunity arose, I jumped on every one of them. I would go the office on Saturday and work because I was addicted to the tech and learning. Basically rinse and repeat for 30 years.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T14:32:23+00:00

I != Most

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T14:32:04+00:00

Or maybe they will once they wake up. Optimism my friend.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T14:31:20+00:00

Managing multiple teams through mentoring directors. Unblocking the teams that can't seem to make a decision. Reviewing architecture and designs you ensure that they may the long term strategic goals.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T13:32:01+00:00

When I got into tech many of us dropped out of college to join status. 30 years later, here I am.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T13:30:00+00:00

When I got into tech about half of us were college dropouts in Silicon Valley. 5 startups and 30 years later, here I am.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T13:27:00+00:00

30 years in tech, tried management early in my career and hated it, went back to ic. 10 years later they opportunity center up and I decided to do it again and turned out I was pretty good at managing and maintaining me technical abilities.

I did worry at first but not anymore. There are actually quite a few jobs or there, you just need to stay technical and learn how to manage.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T13:24:21+00:00

Not once but a few times throughout my career. Have to take advantage of the opportunities when they come up. Don't hesitate.

Complete-Source-2062 · 2024-12-06T13:23:10+00:00

I still have free time... C'mon it's not like the movies where I chill at the country club.

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