Eight-Track. Beta-max. HD-DVD. FlipVideo. HP Touchpad. They all had some very meaningful traits in common. They were phenomenal concepts. They were flashy. They looked great on paper. They had great visceral appeal. They satisfied our thirst for immediate gratification. In the end, however, the purchase of these products proved a myopic consumer decision.

Unfortunately, New York technology job seekers can make similar career moves by selecting positions based solely on initial compensation and/or an impressive title. Read More