Growth Hurts (But It’s Worth It): Lessons From Unexpected Feedback

February 2, 2025 3 min read Self Improvement Software Engineering Sameer Jain

Recently, I had an interview that gave me feedback I didn’t expect — and it turned into one of the best learning moments of my career. During the conversation, I asked a question based on the information shared: “Given the data, why continue investing in a product that appears to be on a deprecation path rather than focusing on newer initiatives?” I asked it thoughtfully, even prefacing that I was basing my perspective on just a few seconds of information. Continue reading

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