Working in the IC industry requires not only solid technical skills but also a steady mindset. Because in addition to transistors and timing convergence, you must also see through the sweet-coated “workplace phrases.” You may have heard these phrases before—or even said them yourself. But the truth often lies in the silence that follows. 1. “Our company will definitely go public next year; joining now means you get original shares!” → In reality: This has been said for three years, and we haven’t even completed the Pre-IPO round…