networking, consulting, and more than a salary w/ jason bock
guest: jason bock, developer advocate at rocket mortgage
- weigh salary against things like insurance, 401k, time off, and culture when choosing a job
- independent contracting means more income but you handle your own taxes and insurance, so build a financial buffer
- working through a consulting firm can offer a middle ground between full freelance and a single full-time role
- as an introvert, aim to make one or two real connections at an event instead of trying to meet everyone
- ask for equal time in interviews so you can ask questions and vet the company just as much as they vet you