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The Stagnant Career

Posted on December 6, 2023 by way0utwest

Do you feel stagnant in your career? Or maybe the better question is do you care if you feel stagnant in your career? You might need to define what that means to you, as what might feel stagnant to one … Continue reading →

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The Balanced Technical Manager

Posted on December 1, 2023 by way0utwest

I find there to be a lot of value in actively managing your career. This is part of a series of editorials based on advice I’ve read from Raylene Yung (Facebook and Stripe) on your engineering career. In the last … Continue reading →

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Memories of the PASS Data Community Summit 2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 by way0utwest

I’ve been to a lot of conferences, and one that I’ve probably attended the most is the annual PASS Data Community Summit. It’s been listed under various names, but that’s what it’s called now. I think conferences are a great … Continue reading →

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No Degree Needed

Posted on November 11, 2023 by way0utwest

For most of my career, I’ve seen many companies that hire white-collar workers, including their IT staff, require a college degree or the equivalent experience in the military. Often this has been something the Human Resources department has made a … Continue reading →

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