His Secret to Leaving Work on Time at an SI Company...
In the Korean IT industry, SI (System Integration) companies are notorious for brutal work hours. Yet he consistently left on time. His secrets:
1. Focused Deep Work — No social media or casual conversations during coding sessions.
2. Automation — He automated repetitive tasks, testing, and deployment. What took others hours, he did in minutes.
3. Communication Efficiency — Clear requirements upfront, quick stand-ups, documented decisions instead of endless meetings.
4. Saying No — He declined unnecessary scope creep and tasks misaligned with project priorities.
5. Setting Expectations — From day one, he set clear boundaries while delivering quality work on time, earning respect and schedule freedom.
Systemic issues in the SI industry are real. But even within a broken system, individual strategies can make a difference.
