Bonus: Episode 618
Summary
Simon Sinclair shares a detailed story about rejecting a lucrative Spotify executive offer after a hostile negotiation regarding remote work. The conversation shifts to the hosts' career trajectories, including John Gruber's departure from Amazon and his preference for freelance work over corporate employment. They also discuss their gaming habits, comparing the satisfaction of completing word games to the frustration of endless runner titles, and conclude with a rant about the high costs and inconvenience of ongoing kitchen renovations.
Topics discussed
Spotify job offer story and the WFH negotiation breakdown
Reflections on past salaries and career highs
Leaving corporate jobs for better work-life balance
Quitting Amazon and the physical toll of corporate work
Freelance struggles at Popular Science and the rise of podcasting
Retirement plans and the joy of unprepared podcasting
Comparing prep levels across different shows and panels
Video game difficulty settings and the Jedi Survivor experience
Discussion on game genres, completionism, and time-wasters
Nostalgia for mobile games like Crossy Road and Pac-Man
Home maintenance woes: hot water heaters and kitchen renovation
Closing remarks and teaser for next week's episode
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