What does it really mean to have a career as a technologist today?

Course Overview
Prelude
Why I Have the Nerve to Teach This Course
How Do You Define Success?
Generalizing Can Be Fun
How to Choose a School
Building a Foundation
Choosing Technologies
Navigating the Swamp
Why You Need an Education Strategy
Resources
Formal Education
Other Paths
The Mid-career Dilemma
Algorithms and Energy Drinks
Every Career is Different
The Economics of Hiring Technology Workers
Tick-tock
Verbal Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Writing Skills
Management Skills
Economics and Financial Skills
It’s Not About Genius
Mid-size Companies
Corporate Myths
Getting a Job
Entrepreneurship
Big Companies
Small Companies
Consulting
All Companies Large and Small
Introduction
About the People
The Position
About the Company
Financials
Company Size and Industry
Stock Options
Introduction
The Secret of Investing
Other Considerations
Net Worth
Cash Flow
Considering Costs and Benefits
The Surprising Secret to Increasing Net Worth
Personal Finance 101
Keeping Score
Side Projects
Contracts
Taking Care of Yourself
Your Brand