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This software engineer retired at age 30. You won’t believe how he did it.

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

One of my friends recently retired at age 30. I was amazed. How did he do it? Why did he do it? And most importantly, what is he going to do with all his newfound time? To be honest, his … Continue reading →

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You won’t believe why I received this peer bonus

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

At Google, employees can give each other “peer bonuses” to recognize each other for doing outstanding work. All you have to do is open an internal website, type why the other person deserves recognition, and their manager will approve it. … Continue reading →

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Ask yourself this one question to bring clarity to ANY problem

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

When struggling with a problem for a long time, it’s easy to get caught in a vortex of thoughts. Imagine a software engineer named Alice. Alice has worked at Big Tech Co for 2 years, and she’s been thinking about … Continue reading →

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When should you buy a house?

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Everyone’s parents keep asking them “So, when are you buying a house?” It may be an innocent question, but the effect is to make you feel bad about not owning real estate. It’s the framework they grew up in. Get … Continue reading →

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