Ash Furrow • 10/6/2025

Work At Your Spikes

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A senior developer analyzes their career trajectory, identifying a pattern of moving away from their core 'spiky' strengths (like mobile UX) towards more generalized work, leading to decreased job satisfaction. The article explores the trade-offs between being a specialist ('spiky' or 'T-shaped') versus a generalist, and argues for focusing on and managing one's unique professional spikes for greater impact and fulfillment in a tech career.

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