Archive of posts with category 'career'
More Career Advice
Ask for help, build influence through thought leadership, invest in peers early, lean into conflict, apologize well, and go straight to the job you want.
Life and Investment Through the Lens of Uncertainty
Judge decisions, not outcomes: why holding longer makes a loss less likely, why the past was uncertain too, and why you must avoid getting wiped out.
Software Engineering Levels and Promotion
What's expected of new grad, senior, staff, and principal engineers (L3 to L7+), and why promotion comes from consistently delivering next-level scope.
What to Talk about in Effective 1-on-1s
Bring your manager questions, not status updates: expectations at your level, gaps to your next career goal, and how happy you are with projects and team.
Advice I wish I got at the start of my career
Prioritize learning over pay, join a breakout-stage company, build prestige through writing and talks, and vet your future manager before taking an offer.
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