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Feb 28, 2024

The familiar question "should I stay or should I go?" is common to programmers, or really anyone in a tech job. But it's tempting to just bail the moment you don't like some aspect of the job, hoping for greener pastures.

The flipside of this is when you probably should have left a long time ago but you stick around!...


Feb 21, 2024

You already know working in tech while staying in a romantic relationship is hard if you spend a lot of time on the computer. But there are other even more dangerous aspects of a tech job that can risk losing your romantic partner if you aren't careful.

In this episode, I share lessons I've learned while married for 25...


Feb 14, 2024

If you've never been an addict, you may be surprised to know many programmers (and other people in tech job roles) struggle with drug use. Nobody working in tech is a stranger to stress and pressure! But sometimes the ways we cope are unhealthy.

If you're currently using, I've been honest and transparent with you - I've...


Feb 7, 2024

The popular thing to do when faced with a toxic software project - is to complain until you get out. But a healthier alternative, is to use it as an opportunity to get stronger in your tech career.

In this episode I share some things I learned by reflecting back on my career through the lens of the book of Proverbs from...


Feb 1, 2024

If you're a programmer tired of the corporate grind, and thinking about starting a software company - watch out. I tried this twice and failed, but the third time went much better. Here are some practical tips to avoid pitfalls as a software engineer if you want to start a software company - and be successful!

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