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Are We Suckers?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by way0utwest

I written about learning to say no. I’ve noted that we must find a balance in life with work. I try to encourage you to work hard, get better at your job, and bring value to your employer. I certainly know there … Continue reading →

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The Years of Experience

Posted on December 15, 2015 by way0utwest

I heard Tim Ford say recently that the years of experience don’t matter as much as what you do with them. That’s a great quote. It’s also one that goes along with the idea that there is no shortage of people that … Continue reading →

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Are We Engineers?

Posted on December 10, 2015 by way0utwest

This is probably a topic that is regularly debated in programming forums, but it’s still one that I think is worth revisiting regularly as our industry evolves. For those of us that write code, that develop software, are we engineers? … Continue reading →

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Building Better Communication Skills

Posted on December 8, 2015 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Jan 11, 2011. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation. I think that one of the most valuable skills that someone in technology can have is the ability to communicate with others. … Continue reading →

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