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You Won't Be Promoted Unless You Ask
Don’t wait for your manager to bring it up; you should start the conversation. It is perfectly reasonable to ask for a promotion; many people feel shy…
Sep 28
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It's Not Enough to be Right; Learn to be Heard
Once you're in the system and thinking deeply, you'll start to notice inefficiencies and gaps. You might see decisions being made that feel wrong. But…
Sep 21
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Career Longevity Beats Constant Job Hopping
Frequent job switches can be great for short-term financial gains. I believed that early in my career as well, but here's what I've learnt over the…
Sep 14
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No One Ships Great Software Alone
The best engineers ask for help early and often. We all have blind spots - technical, architectural, and just plain human. I've lost count of the number…
Sep 7
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August 2025
You Don't Win by Proving Others Wrong
Some folks take a little too much joy in proving others wrong. Sure, it can feel satisfying - especially when you're right. And yes, sometimes stepping…
Aug 31
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Appreciate Generously; It Costs Nothing, But Builds Everything
If there's one underrated superpower at work, it's giving credit - generously, and often. When your teammate goes out of their way to help, contributes…
Aug 24
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Before you form an opinion, experience it
It's easy to jump to conclusions and form opinions based on what others say. But nothing beats firsthand experience. Before forming a strong opinion…
Aug 17
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July 2025
How We Handle Mistakes Defines Us
Instead of sweeping failures under the rug, own them. When we try to hide our mistakes, we miss out on growth opportunities. Owning up to what went…
Jul 27
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Your Soft Skills Aren't Soft at All
Of course, soft skills matter, but which ones? In my opinion, every engineer should be better at these two: active listening and clear communication.
Jul 13
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Why Interviews Are Biased And What Sets You Apart
Interviews are unfair and will remain so, no matter how hard we try they can never evaluate people 100% objectively with clear measurables; and the…
Jul 6
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June 2025
A Daily Worklog Changed Everything
A worklog is just a set of things you did grouped by the day. I have been doing this for the last 12 years, and it has been extremely helpful.
Jun 29
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Don't Wait. Step Up.
We all encounter issues and blockers, and it's inevitable, but how well we respond to them says a lot about our effectiveness and efficiency. So, when…
Jun 22
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