Aug 16Member-onlyPeople You Meet at a Networking EventThey put the “work” in networking. — The Hard Seller Did you remember to bring enough business cards? They did. In fact, they brought enough for everyone at the event to wallpaper their entire home. Instead of warming up with a little small talk or chit chat, they go right for the jugular like a puma preying on a baby…Work4 min readWork4 min read
Jul 27Member-onlyWhat Your Favorite Food Says About YouYou are what you eat. — Apple Pie You’re a red-blooded American who has a sweet tooth. Bacon You’re a red-blooded American who hasn’t seen a doctor in years. Cheetos You leave your mark. Everywhere. Donuts You’re everyone’s favorite even though you’re not that good for them. Easy Mac You somehow get ready in five minutes flat no what you’re doing. Fries You’re a…Food2 min readFood2 min read
Jul 24Member-onlyDo You Want to Work In Tech?UX design is the simplest way to make the leap. — I can already hear the mob of UX designers with their pixel perfect pitchforks and torches burning at a bright #FF4900 coming to tear me limb from limb. After all, no one likes it when you claim their job is “simple.” It feels dismissive and condescending. Regardless, UX design is…Tech3 min readTech3 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyHow to Scale Your Freelance BusinessTurn clients into customers — How will you scale? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count over the past decade of my professional career. It’s a valid question for any freelancer. After all, when you work for yourself, you make a living trading hours of time for money. The only way…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Jun 28Member-onlyThe Worst Question to Ask a ChildAnd how to tackle it no matter how old you are. — I was utterly speechless and completely unprepared. Frantically looking around for another classmate to save me, I was met with blank, unhelpful stares. Buttheads I thought as I admitted defeat and cleared my throat. “I’m sorry…could you repeat the question?” I asked timidly. My teacher rolled her eyes, gave an…Work5 min readWork5 min read
Jan 19Member-onlyIntroducing The Workfarce!A newsletter to help you find your way in the world of work. — In Corporate America, everyone’s keeping a big secret. What’s the secret? Everything’s made up but the points DO matter. The Workfarce is here to help you get those points. From Fortune 500 CEOs to the endless sea of white tech bros, we’re all playing pretend. We’re walking around in (pant)suits…Work4 min readWork4 min read
Dec 7, 2022Member-onlyHow to Say “Yes, Chef” During Your Next Creative ProjectAn argument for stealing from the kitchen — Smoke billows from the frying pan. A burning stench permeates our apartment. The smoke detector incessantly bleats from around the corner. Am I guest-starring on an episode of Worst Cooks in America? Nope! It’s just another weekday evening as I attempt to cook dinner. More often than not, most attempts…Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Nov 4, 2022Member-onlyAdvice for Anyone Who Wants to Break Into the Tech IndustryWithout knowing how to code — As someone who has worked in tech for over a decade, I can’t stress enough how much it can change your life. If you’re patient, you can find higher salaries, create larger positive impact, and take advantage of more opportunities to learn. Unfortunately, when it comes to advice for making…Tech6 min readTech6 min read
Oct 19, 2022Member-onlyHow to Work in Tech Without Losing Your SoulIt’s not as hard as you think — These days, whenever you hear the word “tech,” it’s easy to get a bad taste in your mouth. How can you not cringe whenever you read about billionaires shooting themselves into space or tech behemoths forcing warehouse workers to pee in bottles? As someone who has been in this industry…Tech5 min readTech5 min read
Oct 13, 2022Member-onlyThis Is How I Got Into TechWithout knowing how to code — (Before we dive in, I want to acknowledge that my path has been made infinitely easier thanks to the privilege that comes with being a cis-gendered white guy in tech. This is exactly why I started How the Heck Do You Get Into Tech?) I’ve been lucky enough to work…Tech5 min readTech5 min read
