Why I Love Working in the Tech Industry
I genuinely love a lot of things about working in the tech industry, and surprisingly, not all of them are to do with the technology itself.
One of my absolute favs is that your knowledge and your skillset are worth far more than your age or, indeed, how long you’ve beenin the game.
You don’t necessarily need to be older to become a senior engineer, a team lead, or indeed a manager. What matters is what you know, how you think, how you solve problems, and the value you bring to the team. That has a far greater impact on your career.
I also love the less traditional working culture.
You don’t necessarily have to wear a suit and tie, be a classic 9-to-5 corporate employee, or sit at your desk at a particular time. In many tech companies, you’ll find the emphasis is on what you deliver rather than how you dress or exactly when you’re at your desk.
Another thing I really value is how dynamic engineering work is.
Even before AI started evolving at this rate, tech was a constantly changing field. There was always something new to learn, and the amount of repetitive work was typically a much smaller proportion of the job than in many other industries.
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And then there’s the culture of inclusion.
I totally get that many tech companies are making a real effort to create more inclusive workplaces for women, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and people from all walks of life.
Of course, the industry is far from perfect, and there’s still a long way to go. But I do think a lot of tech workplaces have made real progress in challenging the old assumptions about who should be in certain jobs.
Another benefit I really appreciate is being able to get on with your work without constantly dealing with walk-in customers or the like.
For the person who likes to think deeply, who likes to solve problems, and who likes to just concentrate without interruption, that can make the working environment a lot more comfortable.
I’m not saying working in tech is easy and stress-free. There are deadlines, pressure, uncertainty, and loads of challenges.
But I think what makes this industry so good is the mix of flexibility, constant learning, and the ability to grow based on what you can actually do.
And that’s something I genuinely appreciate.
I also published this on my personal blog. You can read it here: www.ashokri.com/why-i-love-working-in-tech
