Latinos Who Tech

Latinos Who Tech


Is working in Silicon Valley in 2023 overrated? feat. Carolina Baquero PMM @ LinkedIn

April 20, 2023
Shownotes:

Connect with Carolina Baquero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos/

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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