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May 2023
38m 27s

S1E7: It ain't about the money | Bashir ...

Mustafa Dogramaçi
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This episode follows Bashir Zumot (Bibi), a computer science major who dreamed of working in the gaming industry but was not able to land his dream job right away after graduating. He jumped between different positions in tech and learned new skills, eventually finding fulfillment and success in his current position which happens to be managing gaming events and gaming influencers. The episode highlights the importance of taking risks and being open to new experiences in finding a fulfilling career path.

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