lay of the land w/ me :)
guest: me :)
- stop comparing your career timeline to peers since it only steals your focus and joy
- ask detailed questions in interviews so you are not surprised by the role six months later
- treat contract to hire like a working interview but confirm the expected conversion salary upfront
- expect some pay dip when converting from hourly to salary since hourly often covers benefits and pto
- building strong culture remotely is possible but it takes real intentionality, not just copying onsite habits