Managers impact well-being more than therapists

Take the role as seriously as you'd take being a therapist or doctor

Sep 21, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

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May 2023

Contacting hiring managers shouldn't be scary

You're helping them do their job. Suggestions for reaching out, and how to make yourself more approachable if you are a hiring manager.

May 2, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

4

March 2023

How to bribe yourself to do more tech interviews

Motivate yourself to interview more for career growth by making interviewing more rewarding -- even when you don't get an offer

Mar 20, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

3

Want an unfair advantage in your tech career? Consume content meant for other roles

Learning about roles you work with can provide a meaningful competitive advantage in the modern tech world

Mar 6, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

22

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February 2023

Game modding .... Who says studying algorithms is useless?

Replayability mod to randomize game layout gives a practical application for a PRNG and the "critical connections" problem

Feb 28, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

Can't find a mentor? You could pay for one

Some benefits of paid tech mentorship arrangements

Feb 28, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

2

Be a leader who eliminates problems

When I was thinking about engineering leadership the other day, it occurred to me that this is a good perspective to keep in mind as a leader:

Feb 27, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

1

Why leadership advice might not be working for you, and how you might be able to fix that

How the Enneagram can help you to access more actionable, high-ROI leadership advice targeted to someone like you

Feb 27, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman

1

Making a game actually fun

What makes a game fun?

Feb 27, 2023 • 

Matthew Grohman