Tag Archives: complaints

5 Self-Sabotaging Phrases Software Engineers Need to Stop Saying (And What to Say Instead)

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I’m tired of hearing software engineers complain. Yes, there are unfair managers, incompetent colleagues, systematic barriers, frustrating bureaucracy, and much, much more. Identifying problems is useful. Getting stuck in a cycle of negative emotions is not. The sad thing is … Continue reading →

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Not All Complaints Are Created Equal

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

People always find a reason to complain, no matter how polished the product is. Especially the manager on one of my previous teams at Google. Every few days, my manager and I would sit down together and open our iPhone … Continue reading →

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