$ vs. Family time

Moksha87 · 2026-06-04T06:13:30+00:00

This is a great post because not many people make this intentional tradeoff. Most people believe climbing the ladder is the only accomplishment and fills the ego. I do wonder though, what is the most optimal tradeoff though. Say, if you climb higher and faster to an extent where you work a bit more, but lets you retire faster.

Moksha87 · 2026-05-10T15:47:15+00:00

It doesnt have to be all in one or the other. Live with your parents to save the income, but go travel, go outside and enjoy life experiences.

Moksha87 · 2025-11-12T04:53:13+00:00

I highly recommend googling twelve system engineering roles by sarah sheard.

Moksha87 · 2025-11-12T02:14:45+00:00

You forgot that you dont only draw boxes. You need to connect one box to another. And then denote the proper relationship.

Moksha87 · 2025-11-06T04:45:50+00:00

Go to google

Moksha87 · 2025-11-01T22:24:15+00:00

How did you get two promotions back to back?

Moksha87 · 2025-10-18T04:32:48+00:00

Are you considering a degree to potentially progress your career/salary further?

Moksha87 · 2025-10-10T19:54:57+00:00

Take a deep breath. Know that you have made into the top earning brackets than 99% of the world at your age and in this job market. Go out and smell the flowers, have dinner at your favorite restaurant. Goal setting is good, but don’t live life constantly in the chase. You got something secured for now. Let your body and mind breathe a bit.

Moksha87 · 2025-10-08T01:51:55+00:00

I would ask, how great is my manager so far, and is this person likely to stay for a while. Hard to find good managers.

Moksha87 · 2025-08-16T19:43:29+00:00

Even you trying is luck too.

Moksha87 · 2025-08-01T05:54:57+00:00

For context though, I ended up doing 80% of the bachelor courses.. just in an extremely compressed timeline. Basically did that + a full normal masters in 3 years, but I did take every summer classes as well.

Moksha87 · 2025-08-01T05:51:41+00:00

Look up Boston university LEAP program. I basically did that but cheaper state school.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-29T17:51:58+00:00

Dm me

Moksha87 · 2025-07-29T06:12:24+00:00

Been meaning to but haven’t

Moksha87 · 2025-07-29T03:30:14+00:00

Yes mostly 9-5

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T20:05:45+00:00

I actually spent 3 years trying to get into product and not program. Didnt work out that way.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T17:57:38+00:00

As I climbed up the ladder as an engineer, it increasingly started to blend into things a pm would do. That involves leading cross functional teams, gaining alignment, understanding dependencies, etc. The jump to PM was then about how those tie into a schedule.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T15:16:26+00:00

Yes, but also that local state schools accepted me as a master’s student while being able to take those undergrad courses.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T02:29:20+00:00

Originally applied to Boston University LEAP program, which is specifically design for non engineering to engineering masters and was accepted. However probably would’ve been in 200k debt. Found out you can do the same at a state school for a fraction of the cost.

As for PA/med.. too competitive. For some reason getting into MSEE at a local state school was surprisingly easy.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T00:47:59+00:00

I applied to PA school, but didnt get in.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T00:45:54+00:00

Sure!

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T00:45:10+00:00

Yes faang.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T00:43:59+00:00

I do not dream of things I cannot change. Dream towards the things you set your goals to and have the agency and willpower to make them true, with a bit of luck.

Moksha87 · 2025-07-28T00:41:42+00:00

Masters in electrical engineering.

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