I Lost EVERYTHING During the Tech RecessionIf you are struggling, in pain, and losing hope, you are not alone and your feelings ARE valid. In January 2022, I was on top of the world…Aug 1541Aug 1541
I’m Unemployed for Over Two Years (as a software engineer)In 2022, I worked on a contract as a software engineer at Apple. Apple dissolved our entire team right before the 2022 tech recession…Jun 1181Jun 1181
My Response to TJ DeVries on AI and “Is it Still Worth it to Learn to Code”The other day, I was watching TJ on one of his live streams. Someone in the chat asked about AI taking our jobs, and TJ responded, “I’m not…Apr 210Apr 210
The Surprising Truth About YouTube’s Algorithm: It Doesn’t Care About Consistency!The YouTube algorithm is a complex system that determines which videos are shown to users and in what order they are presented. While many…Jan 1, 20231Jan 1, 20231
Software Engineers are in Denial About ChatGPTWhy don’t software engineers steelman the case that ChatGPT threatens their jobs? With thousands of articles and videos about Chat GPT…Dec 10, 202232Dec 10, 202232
Apple Fired Me as a Software EngineerHave you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a contractor at Apple and get fired six months after overperforming (according to…Nov 30, 202219Nov 30, 202219
I Played 36 Holes of Golf a Day Instead of Working. Here’s What Happened.We live in an age of hustle culture. Gary Vee says I should be posting ten times a day. Elon Musk sets the bar high with 120 hour work…Nov 22, 20212Nov 22, 20212
How to Get Fired as a Software EngineerI am an expert when it comes to getting fired as a software engineer. Whether making enemies with colleagues or helping the managers’…Nov 14, 202111Nov 14, 202111
Published inDev GeniusFour Signs You Should Become a Software DeveloperYou love video gamesAug 7, 20211Aug 7, 20211
I Got Fired From Amazon as a Software Development EngineerWorking at a FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) company is the holy grail for software engineers. The pay is much higher than…Jun 28, 202176Jun 28, 202176