In this episode John McCabe shares his extensive journey in the tech industry, detailing his early aspirations to build robots, his transition into IT, and his significant experiences at Microsoft. He discusses the importance of being a jack of all trades, the value of humility, and the lessons learned throughout his career. John reflects on his time in the US, the challenges of returning to Ireland, and offers advice for aspiring professionals looking to take risks and grow in their careers.TakeawaysJohn always wanted to build robots as a child.His early career decisions were a blessing in disguise.Becoming a jack of all trades is crucial in IT.John was happy with the crazy projects he worked on.He earned his MVP status through community engagement.Humility is a core value for John in his career.Taking risks can lead to significant opportunities.John learned the importance of saying no to maintain quality.His highlight was working on a $10 billion contract.Arrogance can lead to valuable lessons in humility.Links and locations of the podcast Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zu1gsYgd0rmXCXNwXTRWIAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9c73deb7-75af-44fa-ae40-70506949bdccApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sympa-says/id1809071990Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vh/6572789Goodpodshttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/sympa-says-681171iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sympa-says-272967966/OvercastPocket Castshttps://pca.st/67eufjizChapters00:00 Introduction to John McCabe's Journey06:09 Transitioning to Microsoft and Becoming an MVP12:07 Content Creation and Community Engagement18:55 Career Growth and Learning through Challenges25:11 Life-Altering Transitions30:16 Connecting with Engineering35:12 Innovative Projects and New Challenges40:25 Career Highlights and Lessons Learned45:25 Taking Risks and Embracing Opportunities

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