Tag Archives: money

CS Internship Guide #18: Five Things CS Professors Won’t Tell You About the Real World

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Part of the CS Internship Guide Professors are smart people. It takes a lot of effort to become a professor, and generally speaking, you should listen to them. However, there are five things that all CS majors need to know … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Negotiate Like a Pro Board Gamer

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I have learned more about negotiation by playing board games than from taking a college course on negotiation. A lot of people are scared of negotiation. They’re afraid to ask for what they want. To me, this is crazy. Are … Continue reading →

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Betting on the Future

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I try to avoid tying anything to serious to predictions. If I do, I frame the future as gains, not losses. Continue reading →

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Would You Rather Be a Billionaire in 1916?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Would you rather be a billionaire in 1916, or continue living in 2016? Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #15: Can I Have More Money?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Part of the CS Internship Guide Congratulations! You’ve just received an internship offer. However, the pay rate feels a little low. “Can I ask for higher pay?” YES! It never hurts to ask. Negotiation is a part of the hiring … Continue reading →

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