This episode explores the unconventional career journey of an interviewee who, despite initial academic challenges and a major that proved difficult for direct employment, earned an Electronic Engineering bachelor's and master's degree. Their early professional experiences included an internship as a product manager at a major internet company, which they found "quite agonizing" due to its "pathological working hours" and "internal competition". A subsequent, positive internship at a foreign telecommunications firm offered a stark contrast. Ultimately, the interviewee transitioned to their current role as a college teacher in a small, "18-tier" city. The conversation delves into the interviewee's reflections on career choices, work-life balance, and the importance of gaining diverse information.

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