I remember sitting in a coffee shop in Gangnam three years ago, staring at the career page for Google employment opportunities, convinced that landing a role there was the ultimate validation of my professional life. After actually going through this process, involving multiple rounds of intense technical interviews and eventually realizing the environment didn’t quite…
Why the job market feels like a weird loop right now I spent way too much time today reading about those JOLTS reports and the general mess of the current hiring market. It’s funny how everyone talks about AI like it’s this absolute machine that’s going to replace us, but then you look at the…
When I see headlines about collaborations between major financial institutions and global giants like Google or AWS for training programs, I honestly feel a bit of a mixed reaction. Having spent my 30s navigating the Korean job market, I know exactly what it feels like to look at those glossy press releases and think, ‘Is…
Watching the research centers lose their luster I remember sitting in a coffee shop in Yeouido a few years ago, thinking that becoming a financial analyst was the ultimate goal. Back then, it felt like the gold standard for anyone wanting to be considered a ‘compass’ of the capital markets. But lately, I’ve been talking…
The awkward transition from Daegu to Seoul I’ve been living in Daegu for a while now, working a steady job that I landed back in 2021. It’s not terrible, but there’s this constant pull toward Seoul if you want to be anywhere near the core tech scene. I’m a 94-liner, which somehow feels like the…
Shifting Trends in Tech Recruitment The way companies like Google approach hiring has long served as a template for the tech industry, but that process is changing faster than many candidates realize. It is no longer just about having an impressive resume or a degree from a top university. Modern tech companies are focusing heavily…
The quiet office feeling lately There is this weird silence in the office these days. It is not that people aren’t talking, but there is a strange tension, like everyone is holding their breath. I keep hearing about people at TSMC or some of the big global tech firms getting these massive offers, and then…
Understanding the landscape of modern job hunting Finding a stable position in today’s market feels significantly different than it did even a few years ago. Most people starting their search now encounter a landscape where local government initiatives, such as the second-stage public work programs in Gyeyang-gu, often overlap with private sector openings. It is…
Staring at the screen while the coffee goes cold I spent another two hours last night just scrolling through LinkedIn profiles of people who actually made it into Google. It’s funny how, in my early twenties, the idea of working at a place like that felt like a distant, shiny goal. Now, it just feels…
When people talk about the Google career path, it often sounds like a polished slide deck. We hear about the massive R&D budgets, the competitive salaries, and the dream of being at the forefront of AI. But after actually going through the motions of the tech job market in my 30s, I’ve found that the…
Working in the tech scene here for over a decade, I’ve seen countless junior developers and career changers obsess over the ‘Google career’ path. Recently, the noise around AI certifications—like those programs hosted at universities in partnership with Google—has reached a fever pitch. In real situations, this tends to happen: a student spends three to…
Understanding the shift in compensation structures When looking at the current tech landscape, the conversation around compensation has moved well beyond base salary. In sectors like AI and deep tech, companies are increasingly relying on RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) packages to retain top talent. If you are considering an move, it is important to realize…