The Petty ProfessionalI left tech because I couldn't keep contorting into someone else's version of success.
This essay isn't a takedown. It's definitely not a triumph story. It's about carrying the heavy weight of performative professionalism when your very self feels like a liability.
If you've ever dulled your edges to survive a job, I'd appreciate hearing how you found your way back to authenticity.
I Thought Tech Would Let Me Be Myself. I Was Wrong.
https://medium.com/@thepettyprofessional/i-thought-tech-would-let-me-be-myself-i-was-wrong-2a92dc80b574
