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How do you go about switching into roles where the language is one you don't have much professional experience with

How to Transition into Roles with Unfamiliar Programming Languages Navigating the job market can be challenging, especially when you find yourself wanting to switch to a role that requires expertise in a programming language you haven’t professionally used. Many developers face this dilemma, …

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Stepping away as tech lead

Stepping Away as Tech Lead: Navigating the Transition to Individual Contributor In the dynamic landscape of tech startups, roles and responsibilities often shift as organizations grow and mature. Recently, I found myself in a situation that many might relate to—a transition from a tech lead position …

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Struggling with EM transition

Struggling with EM Transition Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager (EM) can be a daunting journey, especially when faced with unexpected organizational changes. Many find themselves in situations where they must adapt rapidly to new teams and technologies, …

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Annual review of recruitment

Annual Review of Recruitment As the year comes to a close, it’s a tradition among my friends to take a moment to reflect on our lives. Every 31st December, we gather together to discuss the major decisions we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and the experiences that have shaped …

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Need opinion from folks on how they navigated their career from a stalemate with 5 YOE in at the same company. Stalemate...

Navigating Career Stalemates: Insights from a Developer’s Journey In the fast-paced world of technology, career growth is often expected to be linear—a steady climb through new roles and responsibilities, accompanied by increasing salaries and skill enhancement. However, many professionals find …

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The Question I Ask Every New Report

The Question I Ask Every New Report In my years of experience managing tech teams, one of the most pivotal moments in establishing a productive relationship with a new report is our very first conversation. While many leaders might focus on the past experiences of their new team members, I have …

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