Favorite Parts Of Working In The Internet Industry As A Lead UX Researcher
Tianyu, a Lead UX Researcher at ZipRecruiter, appreciates the excellent work-life balance in the tech industry, noting "nobody's really policing where you work, how long you work, what time you work," a flexibility Tianyu has experienced across various company sizes, including Meta and Google. This contrasts with recent trends of some companies requiring a return to office and longer hours.
Work-Life Balance, Flexibility, Remote Work, Tech Industry, UX Research
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Tianyu Lange
Lead UX Researcher
ZipRecruiter
Wuhan University, 2013
Michigan State University, Human-Computer Interaction
Creative Writing, Journalism
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services, Technology
Research and Development (R&D)
International Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance are common in the tech industry, allowing for remote work and autonomy.
2. Many tech companies prioritize work-life balance, unlike some industries that may demand long hours.
3. Tianyu's experience across various tech companies (large and small) consistently demonstrates positive work-life balance.
Transcript
Awesome. Another portion I have is what do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
In the internet industry, the work-life balance is excellent. In my company, we work from anywhere in the world, offering a lot of flexibility.
No one polices where, how long, or what time you work. As long as you finish your job, you're good. We're very much spoiled in that regard.
I know many tech companies are now requiring people to return to the office, and some roles might involve long hours. However, based on my experience in big tech, including Meta and Google, as well as mid-size and small companies, I've always had a great work-life balance.
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