5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Tech Career @tutoriaLinux

Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

What no one told me about getting started in a tech career -- these are the things I would focus on if I had to start all over again.

0:45 - Build these specific soft/social skills
2:52 - Build a T-Shaped Skillset
5:05 - Make your physical, emotional, and mental health a priority
6:11 - Shape your career to support the lifestyle that makes you happy
8:33 - Act like a pro, be treated like a pro

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