Blog Archive

  • "It depends on the team" is a Red Flag

    Mar 7, 2022

    Exchanges with recruiters and engineers and others about the culture at different tech companies leaves a mixed response that raises a red flag. Me: “I have heard that $COMPANY has an $ADJECTIVE culture.” Them: “Yeah, that’s sometimes true but it depends on the group.”

  • Permission to Suck

    Mar 1, 2022

    Like most people, I am afraid to fail or look stupid. This fear feeds a procrastination spiral. I am breaking out of this spiral by giving myself permission to suck. So, FYI, it’s OK to look stupid. It’s OK to suck.