Story: Leaving Stripe
CoRecursive: Coding Stories · Adam Gordon Bell
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Show Notes
What if leaving your dream job was the way to discover your true self?
Jon de la Motte failed his first Stripe interview, but he didn't give up. It was his dream job, a company that connected with his father's work in finance with his software ambitions.
At Stripe, Jon faced challenges. He joined a risky JavaScript infrastructure team and struggled to find his footing. Eventually he found his way, built a great team and then it all started to fall apart again.
Discover how Jon's journey reshaped his life and what it means to balance personal and professional priorities.