Kent's Going Home

Why senior engineers should prioritize stability and rootedness in their careers

Belonging and place matter for sustainable software careers. This reflection explores how finding stability—geographic, professional, or personal—shapes how engineers think, create, and contribute over decades.

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Questions this essay answers

  • How does having a stable home base affect engineering productivity and decision-making?
  • Why do senior engineers need roots, and what happens when they lack them?
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