Feeling Sidelined as a Contractor: How Do I Stop Taking It Personally? Hey everyone, A few months ago, I embarked on a new journey as a support engineer for a US-based company. As someone working remotely and as a contractor, I expected the usual challenges; however, what I didn’t anticipate …
Continue ReadingGoing into Management “Too Early”? A Personal Journey In the ever-evolving tech landscape, the path from developer to manager is one that many professionals contemplate. Recently, I found myself grappling with this very question: Am I going into management too early? As someone with …
Continue ReadingHow to Work with the “Pathological Dissenter” In any collaborative environment, particularly within technical fields like software development, you will inevitably encounter a person I like to call the “pathological dissenter.” This individual scrutinizes every implementation choice, …
Continue Reading# How Does the Philosophy of Self-Managed Teams Work in Engineering Teams? In the fast-paced world of software engineering, teams are often encouraged to adopt a self-managed approach. This philosophy promotes autonomy, accountability, and collaboration among team members. However, the reality of …
Continue ReadingHow Much Direct Project Management Involvement Does Your CTO Have? As an engineering manager in a company with under 400 employees, I’ve found myself pondering the role of our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and their level of involvement in project management. With around 10% of our workforce …
Continue ReadingI Make Around $185k Full-Time with a Contract on the Side Navigating your career can often feel like a balancing act, especially for those of us who find ourselves in unique situations. Today, I want to share my experience of working full-time while managing a lucrative contract on the side, which …
Continue ReadingNavigating Workplace Dynamics: When Your Manager Excludes You from Key Decisions In the fast-paced world of engineering, collaboration and communication are crucial for success. However, what happens when you find yourself sidelined in strategic discussions that directly impact your role? This is a …
Continue ReadingOn-Prem .NET Deployment and Testing: A Journey to Improvement Inheriting a legacy application can feel like stepping into a whirlwind. Recently, I found myself in this exact situation, taking over a .NET Framework 4.6.2 MVC E-Commerce Application along with several in-house utilities. As the sole …
Continue ReadingShould I List GitHub Projects That Are Already Listed Under “Projects” on My LinkedIn Account? In the ever-evolving landscape of professional networking, LinkedIn continues to enhance its platform with features that allow users to showcase their skills and projects more effectively. One …
Continue ReadingSuggestions for Development Materials: Finding the Right Resources for Your Learning In today’s fast-paced tech world, continuous learning is essential for career growth and staying relevant in your field. With a corporate reimbursement budget of $300-400, you might find yourself in a bit of a …
Continue ReadingVirtualization and Remoting into Your Home Workstation: Is It a Viable Solution? In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals, especially contractors and freelancers, are seeking ways to balance their work and personal environments. If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself in a …
Continue Reading# What Is Complexity for You? In the ever-evolving landscape of tech interviews, one question seems to loom large: "Tell me about your most complex project." For many candidates, this query can feel like a riddle wrapped in a mystery. What exactly do interviewers mean by …
Continue Reading# Celebrating a 1000-Day Completion Streak Today! Today marks a significant milestone in my coding journey—a 1000-day completion streak! 🎉 It's hard to believe that it's been nearly three years since I embarked on this adventure, and I couldn't be more excited to share my experience, …
Continue ReadingNavigating the Waters of Corporate Acquisition: A Personal Journey Recently, my company was acquired by a large public corporation, and as I sit down to reflect on this major change, a whirlwind of emotions rushes over me. On one hand, there’s a sense of joy—my stock options can finally be …
Continue ReadingNavigating Your Career Trajectory: Seeking Advice and Exploring Opportunities In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and data, navigating your career trajectory can feel like a daunting challenge. If you’ve spent around 15 years in the data space, like our fellow community member, you …
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