Category Archives: Other

You are making a documentary at Big Tech Co.

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

The following is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any persons, places, or events in the real world is purely coincidental. It is definitely not autobiographical. You are a film director creating a documentary about life at Big Tech … Continue reading →

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Layoffs at Big Tech Co. (Humor)

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

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 →

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Your Name is Chad, and You are a Brogrammer at Big Tech Co. (Humor)

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Your name is Chad, and you are a brogrammer at Big Tech Co. You start the day by slamming a protein shake. You throw on your usual uniform: a company t-shirt, shorts, sandals, and dark sunglasses. Your biceps bulge under … Continue reading →

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You Are an Engineer at Big Tech Co. During Coronavirus (Humor)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

You are an engineer at Big Tech Co. It is March 2020 and The Company has just sent you to work from home. You live in California with two other engineers. Each of you makes multiple six figures but can’t … Continue reading →

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Tetris Zombies: The Craziest and Funnest Way to Move

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Moving to a new state is a headache. I spent many hours researching moving companies, calling them, and determining most of them were scams. One night, I was having dinner with a friend. Both of us are organizers for Silicon … Continue reading →

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