I was also "there" during the late 90s/2000s in the bubble. Saw people who were both successful and many who were part of companies that fell by the wayside (like mine :) ). Regardless of whom you spoke with, after the dust settled, they all agreed how easily it was to get lost in the frenzy. Life is more than work. Life needs to be enjoyed and shared with loved ones. You can be successful at both and infact most people who are successful live well balanced lives.
Great post. There's a diminishing return on productivity once you start living your work... and a cost someone pays. Don't let it be your health or your family.
on an interview for a position in a startup I openly said that I have a family and if they expect me to work 10+ hours every day and also weekends that I'm not their guy
and i'm not 9-5 dev by any means
tech come and go, but if I miss how my kids are growing.....
Thanks for your sanity Rob.