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00:47 Meet Dana and Chris!
04:52 Why is there a stigma to begin with?
05:46 The risk of switching careers
06:46 Do people experience ageism?
09:04 Should you make the jump?
12:07 Wrap Up
12:41 Advice from Dana and Chris

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a b o u t
Mayuko Inoue is a content creator and Software Engineer. After working in Silicon Valley tech companies like Intuit, Patreon, and Netflix for six years as an iOS Engineer, she became a fulltime creator in 2020. Her work aims to help people find their way through the tech industry by sharing her own experiences navigating this world through technology, career advice, and lifestyle videos. She is passionate about discussions around mental health, cultural identity, and creating technology with empathy and compassion.

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