A year ago, I got laid off. I had been working at that job for two years — it was my first job as a web developer (I had a career in marketing before) and my first job in the United States.… Continue reading →
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no feedback no cry
I found myself in a weird situation — within just a few weeks, I became extremely disappointed in a company that initially seemed like a great place to work.… Continue reading →
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Bad cold email
The only thing I hate more than cold emails is extremely poorly made cold emails. Like the one I received recently:
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The third option
Sometimes I catch myself slipping into black&white thinking. Everything’s either good or bad, right or wrong. And the decisions I make in that headspace are usually the ones I end up regretting.… Continue reading →
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I designed 31 websites in 31 days
I’ve been working as a front-end engineer for almost three years, always in teams with designers. Even before transitioning to tech, I had designers on my team when I worked in marketing.… Continue reading →
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Goodbye, Pocket
Ok, just a few weeks after I said goodbye to Skype, another web service I’ve been using for about 15 years is shutting down.… Continue reading →
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Right Questions
Recently, I read the book Right Questions by Debbie Ford. I’m not sure if it’s a truly great book, but I really like thinking about the questions the author suggests for reflection.… Continue reading →
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Camcorder is my favorite video app
I like the ’90s aesthetic, and sometimes it’s fun to record videos in an old-school style. That’s why I love using the Camcorder app.… Continue reading →
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Admin day
When I feel stuck or have too much on my plate, I plan some time just to think about everything I need to do.… Continue reading →
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Books summaries
I like reading books. It’s one of my favorite hobbies, and I’ve kept it for a very long time. I enjoy it so much that, at one point in my life, I even worked at a publishing house, where my main job was to read a lot of books and write many articles to promote them.… Continue reading →
