Aleks Skjoelsvik | My Life Making $1 MILLION Working in Silicon Valley

The Asa Park Podcast

Aleksander Skjølsvik is a tech entrepreneur who moved to the U.S. to chase the dream of working in big tech. Today, he works at Meta, earning close to a million dollars a year. In this episode, I wanted to find out what that life is really like—beyond the hype.

We talk about how he got the job, what the hiring process at top tech companies looks like, and what his day-to-day life at Meta actually involves. Aleksander breaks down everything from team dynamics and work culture to compensation, perks, and what it really takes to succeed in the U.S. tech world.

If you've ever dreamed of working in tech, living in the U.S., or just wondered what life inside a company like Meta is actually like—this episode is for you.

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In this episode: Aleksander Skjølsvik interview, Meta employee life, working in big tech, tech careers in the U.S., how to get a tech job in America, day in the life at Meta, tech salary breakdown, U.S. work culture, moving abroad for tech, tech entrepreneur journey, breaking into Silicon Valley.