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Author Archives: Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug
Layoffs at Big Tech Co. (Humor)
You are an engineer at Big Tech Co. The company is continuing its annual tradition of layoffs. “I’m really proud of all the work that you’ve done,” the CEO writes in an email. “The last few months have seen a … Continue reading
4 Steps to Advance Your Career in Software Engineering in the 2020s
In the old days, your career path might have looked something like this: Today, careers are more like “Choose Your Own Adventure”. You have so many options, and you have the power to trace your path to a unique destination. … Continue reading
5 Ways ICs Can Be Allies
You might have heard about DEI or allyship, and then not know what to do next. You want to help your teammates from underrepresented groups, but you’re not how. Or if you should. Let me challenge that. ICs can be … Continue reading
Posted in Software
Tagged allyship, communication, DEI, early career, mentorship, soft skills
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You won’t believe why I received this peer bonus
At Google, employees can give each other “peer bonuses” to recognize each other for doing outstanding work. All you have to do is open an internal website, type why the other person deserves recognition, and their manager will approve it. … Continue reading
Posted in Software
Tagged agenda, communication, early career, meeting, pyschology, soft skills
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Ask yourself this one question to bring clarity to ANY problem
When struggling with a problem for a long time, it’s easy to get caught in a vortex of thoughts. Imagine a software engineer named Alice. Alice has worked at Big Tech Co for 2 years, and she’s been thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Software
Tagged career, career development, early career, job, job hunt, mentorship, new grad, problem solving, pyschology, question, reflection
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