Navigating the tech industry can be challenging due to limited career progression and a focus on attracting new talent over investing in existing staff, leading many workers to consider leaving their jobs. Despite these hurdles, tech offers unique rewards such as remote work, flexible schedules, and opportunities to create impactful solutions. Klint Finley, senior editor of The ReadME Project, facilitated a discussion with tech professionals Nick DeJesus, Diana Liang, and Justin E. Samuels, exploring their motivations for staying in tech, career advancements, the importance of mentorship, and balancing screen time. Each shared personal insights into their career paths—Nick's commitment to community and skill-building, Diana's transition from nursing to technical writing for better work-life balance, and Justin's enjoyment of technical challenges and sense of achievement. They also discussed the importance of mentors, managing screen time, and potential alternative career paths, underscoring the multifaceted nature of working in tech.