Tag Archives: humor

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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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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Goblin Mode Isn’t The Only Way

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Allow me to introduce you to… the expanded goblin mode chart. Goblin Mode Back in my day, before normies co-opted the term, goblin mode meant isolating yourself and submitting to your basest desires. Stuff like staying home, eating junk food, … Continue reading →

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What if Mario Characters Were Software Engineers?

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Welcome to Mushroom Kingdom, Inc. Why don’t I introduce you to some of our software engineers? Mario is a full stack developer. He has the talent of a rock star, but he’s humble. Everyone turns to him when the project … Continue reading →

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