All because I didn’t cut my toenails… — After I got laid off at Google, my chances of becoming the next big Software Developer CEO were over. I came into the industry with dreams of becoming the next Zuckerberg or Gates, but I left by putting a massive stain on my resume: “McDonald’s Burger Flipper.” At least, that’s…

The U.S. affirmative action issue explained in 7 minutes. — The Historical Context of Affirmative Action It starts here. 1600–1865. A person’s ancestors (with white skin) forced another person’s ancestors (with dark skin) to work without pay, then claimed the credit for the black person’s ancestors’ work, stating that “we [white person’s ancestors] built the country”. A police force is created to patrol slaves.

Why your anecdotes are insignificant. —

How this FAANG interviewer wasted my time and effort in LIFE. — Another day. Another FAANG interview. You know the drill… The Phone Interview I started the day of my phone interview out like any other day. Wake up. Tune into the weather channel. Except, I’m a remote worker, so I don’t watch it for the weather, if you know what I’m saying. My routine…

What getting my PhD means for the future of this account. — Alright muthafuckas listen the f*ck up! I just released my theory of relatability that’s gonna change my mufuckin life!!! i messaged some PhDs and they looked over it n congratulated me n shit. So it’s like I got ma mufuckin PhD now. what does that mean for the future of…

The optics of insulting physical traits and personal decisions. — Weight is controllable. Height is not. So why is insulting someone’s height more acceptable than insulting their weight? A lack of accountability. You can control your weight through diet and exercise. So insulting someone’s weight is a judgment against their personal decisions (to be unhealthy). You cannot control your height…

Being home alone has never been more exciting. — Using your hands can get boring. Scientists have discovered a new way for men to engage in pleasurable experiences by themselves. Here is how! Step 1. Locate a couch with adjustable cushions. Step 2.* Prepare the couch by grabbing a towel and lay it in a circle around a gap…

The tech giant prefers developers to avoid participating in this event. — Developers in the Open Source Software (OSS) community are changing the license of their software to the AGPLv3 license in celebration of April Fools’. Tech giants such as Google are advising against this behavior. Here is what you need to know. What Is The AGPL License? The GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) is a…

The reason that I rewrote all the software I work on in Rust. — The manager scheduled an unexpected meeting for the entire team: It would be 20 minutes long on a Friday, right before a huge company announcement was scheduled. It’s safe to say that no one was amused at this notification due to ongoing economic events. People speak of The Arctic and…