The Work Item - Real Talk on Tech's Toughest Career Choices

Den Delimarsky
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The Work Item - Real Talk on Tech's Toughest Career Choices

Most career advice out there is generic. It fades as you progress and face invisible barriers to growth. The Work Item breaks through the basics, delivering hard-earned insights from real industry pros to help you navigate tricky paths, unlock new levels, and make bold moves in your tech career.

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  1. #71 - Going Solo As A Developer Educator, with Kent C. Dodds

    EPISODE 1

    #71 - Going Solo As A Developer Educator, with Kent C. Dodds

    Kent C. Dodds is a developer, educator, community organizer, and above all, a person that is passionate about making the world a better place by giving as many folks as possible the opportunity to learn web development. I sat down with Kent to chat more about his career, what bootstrapped his interest in programming, and what his takeaways from building his path as an entrepreneur are. Just like me, you will quickly learn how his career is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, relentless pursuit of excellence, and most importantly - consistency.

    38 min
  2. #72 - Give People What They Came For, with Jerod Santo

    EPISODE 2

    #72 - Give People What They Came For, with Jerod Santo

    Today I got the pleasure to chat with Jerod Santo, the Managing Editor at Changelog Media. Picture this – a podcast that not only uncovers the intricacies of Jerod's career but also shares some unconventional lessons learned from his work. From navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape to spearheading Changelog, Jerod brings a wealth of experience that transcends your typical engineer expectations and taps into the heart of what it means to build a sustainable developer community. In this candid conversation, discover the 'aha' moments, the challenges met head-on, and the behind-the-scenes tales that shaped Jerod's path. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just embarking on your tech adventure, join us for an episode that's not just an interview but a personal expedition through Jerod's experiences and the impact of his work on Changelog.

    40 min
  3. #73 - Put The Passion Aside And Go For The Market, with Rob Walling

    EPISODE 3

    #73 - Put The Passion Aside And Go For The Market, with Rob Walling

    If you've ever listened to Startups For The Rest Of Us (which, by the way, is approaching seven hundred episodes), you might already be familiar with the energetic host of the show - entrepreneur, bootstrapper, and podcaster extraordinaire Rob Walling. Rob and I chat about his early days as an employee, the transition from the more traditional path of working for someone to starting his own business, building MicroConf, and how the trifecta of skill, hard work, and luck can help folks be on a more predictable path to success.

    45 min
  4. #74 - Books, Remote Work, and Q&A, with Adrienne Tacke

    EPISODE 4

    #74 - Books, Remote Work, and Q&A, with Adrienne Tacke

    Welcome back to The Work Item. Today we're exploring the ins and outs of remote work, writing, and community engagement with a show veteran, Adrienne Tacke. I'm delighted to welcome Adrienne Tacke back to the show, especially considering that since our last recording we received quite a few follow-up questions. Just like last time, Adrienne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion, especially when it comes to remote work culture. And today, we're adding a new twist: a dedicated Q&A segment where Adrienne will be addressing your burning questions directly.

    53 min
  5. #75 - From Pandemic Pastime To Real VC-Funded Startup, with David Khourshid

    EPISODE 5

    #75 - From Pandemic Pastime To Real VC-Funded Startup, with David Khourshid

    In this episode of The Work Item, I had a conversation with David Khourshid, founder of Stately.AI. You might know him as @DavidKPiano on social media. Today, we’re breaking new ground around unconventional paths of building an engineering career, entrepreneurship, and leveraging your audience as the potential first customers for your product. And of course - we talk a bit more about state machines (David is also the developer behind XState) and lessons learned from launching and growing a startup in the midst of a pandemic.

    34 min
  6. #76 - Be OK Talking About Money, With Saron Yitbarek

    EPISODE 6

    #76 - Be OK Talking About Money, With Saron Yitbarek

    One of the things that is a bit taboo to talk about, both in the tech industry and outside of it is money. People just aren’t comfortable discussing openly the hard decisions that go into things like seeking funding, investing money into things that save you time, and scaling your own abilities with the help of, you guessed it, cold, hard, cash. Saron Yitbarek, entrepreneur extraordinaire behind CodeNewbie and podcasts such as Command Line Heroes, generously accepted my invitation to chat and talk about all these things, and more. And of course, we talk about Saron’s latest project - Big Cash Money 2024, something for folks that want to max out their income beyond just their salary.

    48 min
  7. #77 - Write About The Things You Learned, With Rachel Andrew (Google)

    EPISODE 7

    #77 - Write About The Things You Learned, With Rachel Andrew (Google)

    For today’s episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rachel Andrew, arguably one of the more influential folks in the world of web development. With a career spanning over two decades, Rachel has left an indelible mark on the web developer community. From her groundbreaking work on CSS to her role as co-founder of Perch CMS (she spent 20 years as a freelancer and a business owner), Rachel’s contributions have shaped the way we build and interact with the web. Throughout her career, Rachel has not only demonstrated technical prowess but also a remarkable knack for empowering others through her writing (and now, her team’s writing as well). As an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate for web standards, she has tirelessly championed inclusivity and accessibility in the digital realm.

    41 min
  8. #78 - I Left Hawai'i To Work In Startups, With Katie Fujihara

    EPISODE 8

    #78 - I Left Hawai'i To Work In Startups, With Katie Fujihara

    One's journey from their early career to working at startups in Silicon Valley can take many forms. Some folks take the more traditional route of joining a company right after college. Others get tired of their corporate life and decide to try something different. Katie Fujihara, an engineer and a technical program manager amalgam, decided that her journey to the heart of “startup land,” San Francisco, would be an impromptu one - she just packed up her bags and set out on an adventure. I am delighted to share with you this recording, where I talk to Katie about her early starts in Hawai'i, how working in engineering was not the end goal for her career journey, and what the best practices are for overcoming impostor syndrome.

    40 min
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Most career advice out there is generic. It fades as you progress and face invisible barriers to growth. The Work Item breaks through the basics, delivering hard-earned insights from real industry pros to help you navigate tricky paths, unlock new levels, and make bold moves in your tech career.

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