It's not about the company you work for, it's about the Technology that you work in...."

"It's not about the company you work for, it's about the Technology that you work in...." In conversation with a fellow commuter who had just bought an iphone8. Causally asking for the price, rolled my eyes when I heard - Rs.1 Lakh. The usual question any iphoner would hear - Apart from making calls and sending messages what is it that you do that any Android cannot. Still not impressed with the FaceScan, 3D, hard- touch screen, how you can start typing a note on your phone & continue editing it on your MacPro or any Apple Environment. That maybe sort of got my interest and got him an "hmmm..." good to have feature; & after displaying 20 such other cool features he showed me, I was still not convinced. He then shared his vision - A former Google student; Used to be a Mobile App developer, having worked for 3 Startups - he says by looking at different Social apps we have today, it is important to be able to understand why they're built the way they are - It is very important to understand why people switched from Whatsapp to Snapchat to Instagram. Instagram also has DM but why do people still use Whatsapp? On Instagram pictures different from what we post on Facebook. The Audience is different on Instagram. There its not about likes.How UI impacts the User's decision to buy. What are the things a developer must keep in mind while creating something. For him it was not adding just another "Fancy" gadget that someone gifted, or something that he could simply afford to buy, but an "investment" for his future as he is preparing to follow his Passion - App Development. For a change it is refreshing to see a reason so justified in buying an iphone worth $$$
When you are focusssed on what you want, it's No longer a dream, it becomes goals. This guy, whenever he decides to leave the company, when he says he has enough savings to start his dream, will be paid in Gold, for sure. In his words ".....it is not the company he is working for but the Technology he is working in"..... - Inspired. And that's something that you cannot see on a CV.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you and push you to do more, the lesser drama you surround yourself with, the better.