Tag Archives: soft skills

How to Write a Bug Report so that an Engineer Actually Fixes the Bug

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

If you want an engineer to act on a bug report, it needs to be easy to understand. Most importantly, the recipient needs to know how to reproduce the issue. The worst bug reports look like this: That’s it, no … Continue reading →

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Stop Having Sucky 1:1s with Your Manager

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

One-on-ones… Everyone has them. Sometimes they feel like a waste of time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if 1:1s could be a tool to further your career? What if they could be more enjoyable to both … 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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How to be an Interesting Person Even if You don’t have an Exciting life

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Have you ever started a new job and wondered how to talk to your new co-workers? Have you ever been on a date and you weren’t sure what to say? You want to be interesting, memorable, and respected. But when … 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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