Discussion on: What do you wish you knew when you worked you first entry-level tech job?

[Adam Davis]

Here's what I wish I knew:

• Signing bonuses are really common in tech, and you should probably ask for one if it's not included in your initial offer.
• Try not to be too emotionally attached to your code. When you work for a company, the code you write there does not belong to you. You should care about the quality of it, but always keep in mind that you’re not writing it for yourself, and it will likely be maintained by someone else.
• Don't write comments or console logs that you'd be embarrassed for coworkers to read. One day, you'll forget to remove them before submitting your code for review.