Career Priority Matrix

Design Your Perfect Job in IT

We all want a high salary, a sane manager, and exciting projects. But some wishes conflict. This interactive tool helps you choose what matters most right now so you can job-hunt intentionally.

🎯 IT Priorities

Pick what matters most in your job. Some options are incompatible!

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Nothing selected

Pick your priorities in an IT job

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Great Salary

Above market with regular raises

Incompatible with:
👨‍💼 Supportive Manager⚖️ Work-Life Balance👥 Great Team
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Supportive Manager

Smart lead who avoids micromanagement

Incompatible with:
💰 Great Salary🏠 Remote Format🚀 Engaging Projects
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Remote Format

Fully remote from anywhere in the world

Incompatible with:
👨‍💼 Supportive Manager👥 Great Team📈 Career Growth
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Career Growth

Fast track to Senior or Team Lead

Incompatible with:
⚖️ Work-Life Balance🚀 Engaging Projects🏠 Remote Format
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Engaging Projects

Modern stack and non-standard tasks

Incompatible with:
👨‍💼 Supportive Manager💰 Great Salary⚖️ Work-Life Balance
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Work-Life Balance

Flexible schedule with no overtime

Incompatible with:
💰 Great Salary📈 Career Growth🚀 Engaging Projects
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Great Team

Friendly crew with zero toxicity

Incompatible with:
💰 Great Salary🏠 Remote Format📈 Career Growth

How to Use the Switcher

  • Step 1. Recall what drives you at work right now: money, growth, stability, or team.
  • Step 2. Toggle the cards and see which combinations appear. Conflicting values switch off automatically.
  • Step 3. Write down your insights. They'll help you in interviews or salary talks.

What to Do Next

  • Compare your expectations with your current job and decide where reality can improve.
  • Use the priority list as a checklist of questions for recruiters and managers.
  • Review your choices every few months — priorities evolve with you.