Latinos Who Tech

Is working in Silicon Valley in 2023 overrated? feat. Carolina Baquero PMM @ LinkedIn
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Timestamps:0:00 - Intro and catching up after a hiatus
3:46 - Interview starts
4:19 - Carolina's background: Ecuador, DR, NYC
6:08 - Is Remote Work isolating? Does it have to be that way?
10:21 - Hosting meetups and ways to build community
11:40 - Getting Hired as a remote worker
13:25 - Why Carolina is so passionate about remote work: a personal story
19:25 - Is Silicon Valley overrated in 2023? Do you need to move there to work in tech anymore?
22:33 - Different company sizes for different experiences
23:54 -The Miami Tech Community
27:58 - Return to the office and conflict
30:56 - Productivity and salary stagnation
32:57 - How to find a remote job in 2023
36:08 - RemoteOK and async jobs
38:00 - Working at Twitter vs working at LinkedIn or a startup
40:39 - How to deal with imposter syndrome
44:09 - The brag sheet - a tool to help you remember your accomplishments