One of the things that I keep seeing in both engineers and managers is a lack of ownership over their careers. Everyone (almost) wants to be promoted, have a bigger scope, and move further in their careers, but it's shocking how few realize just how much of this is in…
I've been meaning to write this for a while now, but I've been caught in... you know, the unprecedented economic conditions that seem to have affected just about everyone these days, especially those of us working in tech. And that's what I want to discuss in this article - what…
After a few years as a software engineer, I was contemplating what direction to take my career in. In my mind, there were two options - manager or technical architect. I know architect is a vague term, but for me it represented the pinnacle of technical growth, someone that designs…
I'm discussing with a lot of people lately about what it means to be a leader when it comes to the workplace. This is most often talked about in the context of management, but I strongly believe this applies to everyone, regardless of their function or level. I'm not going…
Regardless of your knowledge level, there's always something to learn. There's so much material out there these days, that there is literally no excuse to not learning and leveling yourself up. I personally watch a lot of YouTube, read books, articles, blogs, and participate in various communities related to tech…
Have you seen people that somehow get promoted every 1-2 years while others stay in the same role for a long time? Have you ever wondered what gives? How come two engineers that started from the same spot and apparently did similar things can end up having a totally different…
Setting goals and objectives usually divides engineers into one of three categories: * Excited at the prospect of working with their manager towards a common vision. * Indifferent because the entire process feels like a chore, but you believe it's still valuable for knowing what to focus on. * Almost dreadful of the…