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zakwillis

We don't know who Satoshi Nakamoto is - but whoever they are, they weren't far off being bigger than Microsoft.

If the ultimate goal of becoming a technologist is to have a job, and to be comfortable and accepted in that job by others who are in some way different to them - maybe it is worth struggling for.

If you recognise there is something toxic about an environment, it certainly isn't worth pursuing over the long period. Find like spirited people and work with them for a much happier career. Wish I had known this :)

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Jasmin Virdi

I second you, it is very important to have a surrounding that motivates you! :)

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zakwillis

I think the most important thing to realise, for health and happiness - is if you do have to go into a toxic situation to gain acceptance, make it as short as possible. It is why am not big on people trying to break through so-called glass ceilings. The people already there are miserable.
As I said, nobody even knows who Satoshi Nakamoto is and look what it/they/them/whoever achieved. Far more satisfying for that entity.