Former Meta Engineer Challenges Work-Life Balance for Career Growth
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Summary
The article discusses the perspective of a former Meta engineer on work-life balance and career progression, emphasizing the belief that work-life balance may hinder career advancement. The engineer shares personal experiences and insights on the topic.
Key quotes
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"Working harder DOES get you there faster — at a cost."
"He was promoted every year in his first 8 years at Microsoft. That’s extremely impressive."
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