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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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How to Make Your Life Cooler When You’re a Software Engineer

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Imagine someone asks you, “What do you like to do for fun?” Do you feel excited to talk about your life outside work, or do you just shrug it off like you do nothing special? There are times when you … Continue reading →

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