I was sitting in front of the screen with my eyes wet, trying not to burst into tears. I was at my first coaching session ever, seeking clarity on my

I built a successful tech career that I hate… How did it happen?

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2024-04-23 09:00:06

I was sitting in front of the screen with my eyes wet, trying not to burst into tears. I was at my first coaching session ever, seeking clarity on my career/business direction. But it didn’t go as expected…

I told the coach that I am burnt out and looking for ways to shake up my career or start a side gig. But I was procrastinating for some reason. I was struggling with impostor syndrome, so my coach asked me what my colleagues were saying about me.

I got thoughtful for a moment and then a bit sad. I said: “Well, they told me I am a great communicator, responsible, a good leader. But it was never about my coding skills..”

I stumbled. At first, I couldn’t come up with anything. Then I said something like “Well, I like helping my colleagues.. building aesthetic interfaces..”

“Umm, yeah. I was playing piano and singing in high school. Also acting a bit. Drawing manga. I was DJing and making electronic music in university. I was thinking that I will get a remote job to be able to pursue music production in my free time..”