Working in tech is weird because you can be super driven and absolutely crushing it and making great money compared to normal societal standards and yet feel way behind and not good enough compared to all of your friends and colleagues who are also working in tech

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by tapping into a highly specific, shared emotional pain point common among high-achieving tech professionals, encouraging engagement through relatability.

Summary

The creator shares a relatable reflection on the psychological challenges of working in the tech industry, specifically the tendency to feel inadequate despite professional success. The video uses on-screen text to express this sentiment and asks the audience if they can relate.

Structure

1State the paradox of tech success vs. feeling behind
2Ask the audience for validation

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Working in tech is weird because you can be super driven and absolutely crushing it and making great money compared to normal societal standards and yet feel way behind and not good enough compared to all of your friends and colleagues who are also working in tech Can you relate?