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Having a false sense of security can get you blindsided. Listen as Tom and Yana discuss why it's a good idea never to stop applying for jobs, even if you are happy where you are at. Never believe that you are safe in your job, always look and see what is available because you never know when the rug will be pulled out from under you. Listen as Tom and Yana go back and forth, giving their reasons for never having a false sense of security. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with friends, leave comments and reviews, and get our podcast heard.  Today's Episode: [00:24] Hello, everybody! [00:38] Yana speaks about having a false sense of security. [01:11] Yana gives an example for reference. [03:58] Tom shares three ways you benefit from applying for jobs even though you are already employed. [06:38] Yana calls it consistently getting away with murder. [09:48] Tom speaks about the knowledge that a tech architect has around a project. [11:03] Yana shares about documenting and taking shortcuts. [12:28] Tom believes you should document the thinking and pros and cons and conclusions leading up to your original path; you can see what has changed. [14:48] Yana discusses how even though there are changes, your documentation can still be valid. [16:01] Yana speaks about the things that regulators look at. [18:23] Tom believes that a lot of times in the startup world, a false sense of security is related to a few crucial key players' dependence. [21:26] Have you ever been afraid to hand over work you don't like to someone else? [23:02] Tom discusses the signal-to-noise ratio. [24:21] Yana says that startups don't think they run on inertia, but they do. [27:03] Tom shares some final thoughts on the topic. [28:20] Thank you for listening! Show links: How to get in touch with us, if you’d like to tell your startup story: Yana on Instagram, Tom on LinkedIn