Ask HN: What has been the best career advice someone has ever given you?

14 points by terrykohla 12 years ago | 11 comments

Lets share, shall we?

EliRivers 12 years ago |

Don't be afraid to quit every few years. It's the most reliable way to get more interesting work and higher pay.

Whilst I expect this to plateau at some stage, it's worked out very well for the first decade-plus.

sb2nov 12 years ago |

This was told to me in my first year in school. When in doubt ask seniors and not sophomores.

ScottWhigham 12 years ago | |

That makes me smile. Love it.

babesh 12 years ago |

Although I did not quite agree with it completely: look out for #1 because that is what everyone else is doing. It explains a lot of behavior in a corporate environment.

ambiate 12 years ago |

~'A good CEO never forgets how to clean the dishes.'

mathattack 12 years ago |

If you get handed a turd, it's your job to polish it up and make it the shiniest turd out there.

tagabek 12 years ago |

Emulate success, and modify it after you achieve your own success.

dTal 12 years ago |

"Plastics."

re_todd 12 years ago | |

"Sunscreen"

ffumarola 12 years ago |

Follow your passion.

chadkruse 12 years ago | |

Along those same lines...find a space you love and dive in. The idea and business model will change 50+ times, so if it's a space you're passionate about you'll figure out the win.