Lately, Iʼve seen a lot of posts about what employers should do or how they should treat candidates, what benefits they should offer, and how they should run their interviews. I understand where that sentiment comes from. I relate to it too; I’ve been ghosted by recruiters and left without feedback after long interview rounds in the past. These experiences […]
Have you ever been in an engineering discussion where someone starts pointing out all the ideals and how much the company sucks? Complaining about all the mistakes the company makes, how things are broken, and how they should be improved? Well, I have been there on many levels. Those are the moments when you truly understand the pain points, and […]
Hiring is tough. It’s one of the most important tasks a manager faces while growing their team. The problem with hiring is that a bad hire can significantly impact you financially, culturally, and emotionally. Whether you’re building a new team from scratch or just filling an important role, it helps to hear the warning signs again. After years of hiring, […]
I recently stumbled upon The Godfather while scrolling through a movie list. I figured, why not take a peek? Well, that “peek” turned into watching the whole damn movie again. And honestly, every time I watch it, I can’t help but get sucked right back in. Let’s talk about why. The beginning itself is legendary. Don Corleone, caressing that cat […]
Over the years, working across multiple organizations, I developed the concept of subteam tenets. I’ve tweaked it along the way to fit each company’s unique quirks, but I still use it to this day, and it has helped me navigate challenging situations. It’s really a system of divide and conquer, nothing fancy to be honest, but it lays down clear […]