The Introvert survival guide to working in Tech

While the tech industry is full of introverts, it’s not as adapted as could be to our introverted ways. In order to position themselves as an attractive place of work and attract young and skilled, Tech companies often resort to showcasing their “fun and friendly” offices, activities and set-up. However those things are not necessarily attractive to introverted people.

Before becoming a coach, I have worked for 15 years in the mobile and mobile gaming industry. Here’s the survival guide that I have created based on my own experience and my experience as a coach coaching introverts

1 . Get an HQ role

A regional job means that you’ll be working remotely with most of your colleagues. Whether or not the company allows remote work, the people you work with are all over the world. While this may require some time zone gymnastics, it also means that you’re not face to face with everyone constantly and have more opportunities to have your down time.

2. Choose a small office

Is that the opposite of the rule above?
Well, no. You can still get an HQ role while working in a small office. The trick is to work in a hub.

I was based for almost 3 years in our 10-people Singapore office, working with studios all over the Asia…