How Your Tech Career Might Be Making You Miserable

Tech career challenges: A candid discussion on finding happiness amidst Silicon realities

Usman Aslam
4 min readMar 13, 2024
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Hey, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Buckle up for a chat that’s a bit different from the usual tech buzz.

So, here’s the deal — I’ve been riding the tech wave for over 15 years, clocking in time at big players like Amazon.

And let me tell you, it’s not always the smooth sail you might think.

I’m about to unpack the less glamorous side of our tech journeys, diving into the real talk that hits close to home.

Ready for some unfiltered insights that might just sound familiar? Let’s roll!

1. The Hype vs. Reality: Tech Dream or Tech Drain?

We’ve all seen the glittering promises of tech life — cool projects, high salaries, and that coveted tech aura.

But what happens when the reality kicks in? The constant pressure to deliver, the never-ending deadlines, and the unrelenting pace — is it a dream or a draining marathon?

Let’s be real: The hype can blind us to the daily grind. It’s like ordering a fancy dish and getting a side of stress you didn’t sign up for.

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Usman Aslam

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝