Career Why most IT courses are a waste of time, and how to make them work for you Learning is good, and investing in courses is excellent. But some courses are just a waste of time and money. After several experiences (good and bad ones), I learned to identify the best ones for me. This is what I consider.
Career How to determine if you should leave a toxic job when you highly depend on it We often feel that our job is draining our energy. However, we need it to pay our bills. So, how do we know when to quit, and what alternatives do we have?
Career How Education and Experience will transform you from a skillful programmer into an IT Specialist Excessive talent alone doesn’t guarantee you will become an IT specialist. Today, you must train yourself to identify patterns and adapt quickly. Let’s explore how education and experience contribute to that objective.
Career Struggling to find a job? Understand the 4 stages of job-searching and what you should adjust to succeed After months of failing to get a job, I stopped blaming external factors and focused on what I could do better. I broke down the job search process into 4 stages and saw where I needed to catch up. If you are experiencing the same problem, this article may help you find a job.
Career Do you require an university degree to become an IT specialist? IT has one of the lowest entry barriers, as no degree is required to get a job. But can you become a specialist without it?
Career The best way to resign when you don’t respect your boss Ideally, we should address this problem early on so we don’t suffer. However, if we are not able or willing to solve it and prefer to walk away, this is how I would resign.
Career 6 Reasons to Choose a Job at a Startup over a Big Consultancy You need to consider (Before making a mistake) Even though I worked most of the time at big companies, startups and small consultancies tempted me several times. These are the advantages I see they have compared to multinational monsters.
Career The unquestionable benefit that losing your job has (As long as you do your homework in advance) Is having a job always better than being unemployed? Depending on your circumstances, you can take advantage of a layoff to improve your future. Here's how.
Career 3 Simple Ways to Overcome Insecurities and Increase Your Self-esteem at Work Measuring our contribution at work is hard. If we underestimate it, our employer will likely do the same. These techniques will help you to become more confident and improve your situation.
Career The 3 simple steps that will take you from Junior to Senior Just showing up is not enough to get promoted. We need to create value for the company. These 3 steps are a great way to provide that value.
Career Dealing with multiple internal clients? Avoid the stress by focusing on the most significant one Too many people disputing your time and setting your priorities only cause you stress and frustration. Learn to identify to whom you need to give all your attention to prioritize and work better.
Career The WFH Productivity Myth. How can you be objective and work better? Many people insist that their productivity achieves unprecedented levels when working from home. But this is not true for most of us (also not for them). Let me present some of the difficulties I encountered and the adjustments I made to my routine to work better.
Career You may need a new job. Pay attention to these 6 signals How happy are you with your current job? How do you know that it’s not the time for a change? We usually join a new role with high motivation, but it decreases so slowly that we barely realize it. Listen to these indicators to assess your situation.
Fitness How I got in shape by tracking my calories (+ Calorie Counting Sheet) Counting calories is one of the most powerful methods for achieving fitness goals. This tool will help you to stick to the habit and get the most out of your diet.
Career Fixing a small issue may be the first step to coming up with a great idea We never know what is on the other side of an insignificant issue. We measure the negative impact of dealing with it, but it’s impossible to predict where its solution can take us.
Development You may not have heard about Functional Programming. But you use it every day The name is complex, but the concept is simple. Learn what Functional Programming is with Real-Life examples. Understand why it is widely used, even in non-IT environments, and how you can benefit from it.
Lifestyle The Simple Stretching routine that relieved my low-back pain Flexibility can be improved. It takes time but doesn’t need to be painful. Consistency is key. Follow these steps to move better and live better.
Lifestyle Your Financial Freedom goal is fine. But re-think the reasons behind it Many of us set the goal of Financial Freedom. But why do we want it? Assess your reasons. You may not need to achieve it.
Career 3 Questions to transform the frustration of not getting a promotion into a growing opportunity The disappointment in this situation is high. But the chances for growing are higher. This is a great way to analyze and react when you didn’t get the promotion that you deserved.
Career Entering the IT World is challenging. This is how to achieve it IT careers have been promising for 50 years. And there is still enough place for everyone. Find yours.
Career A high turnover tells you more about your team than any employee satisfaction survey It’s impossible to maintain the quality of your team when you have a high turnover. Blaming external factors will only propagate its damage. But if you address the causes, you will catapult your indicators and team satisfaction.
Career 4-Day Week. Why not? Is your project behind schedule? A 4-day week can be the solution… Does it make sense? Fortunately, the supporters of the shorter week bet on long-term results. However, the arguments used are far-fetched.
Lifestyle Overwhelmed by too many options to choose from? Find out why it happens and 5 ways to deal with it Less is more in decision-making. We can feel overwhelmed when there are too many options available. This is known as The Paradox of Choice. Find out what it is and 5 strategies to overcome it.
Career Internal Networking: Benefits and Unconventional Ideas for Introverts Networking is challenging. It is even harder for people who prefer to limit their relations and avoid big social events. However, moving away from the conventional approach, Internal Networking is a more affordable alternative for them.
Career Best team configuration for top performance and well-being Forget about the fancy productivity hacks. Prioritize focus, control interruptions, and align expectations to maximize your team performance while reducing stress.