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Former Twitch's CEO words of warning to Gen Z interns: Prestigious jobs on paper are 'mostly a trap' and money is a 'constraint'


Published on 2025-03-10 12:40:51 - Fortune
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  • Emmett Shear warns interns that joining the workforce is full of traps.

The article from Fortune, published on March 10, 2025, discusses former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear's advice to a Gen Z intern. Shear, who has a reputation for his candid and often humorous takes on tech culture, shared insights on navigating the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context of technology's impact on society. He advised the intern to focus on building genuine relationships, continuous learning, and not being overly concerned with immediate career progression but rather with making meaningful contributions. Shear highlighted the value of curiosity, resilience, and adaptability in a rapidly changing tech landscape, and encouraged the intern to embrace failures as learning opportunities. His advice encapsulates a blend of practical career tips with philosophical musings on the role of technology in shaping future generations.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/2025/03/10/former-twitch-ceo-emmett-shear-gen-z-intern-advice/ ]