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👨‍💻 Truths for Engineers in Their 40s (That I Wish I Knew Sooner)

👨‍💻 Truths for Engineers in Their 40s (That I Wish I Knew Sooner)

Turning 40 makes you reflect—on career, burnout, balance, and why you’re still doing this in the first place. Here’s what I’ve learned about building a sustainable life in tech without losing yourself.

The Blessing and Curse of Being a Truth-Teller 🤫

The Blessing and Curse of Being a Truth-Teller 🤫

Being a truth-teller sounds noble in theory. In practice—at work and in life—it often sucks. Here’s what I’ve learned about the pros and cons of pushing for honesty.

💥 When Roles Change, So Do Relationships: How I Navigated a Strained Dynamic After Switching from Manager to IC

💥 When Roles Change, So Do Relationships: How I Navigated a Strained Dynamic After Switching from Manager to IC

When I returned to being an IC, a trusted teammate and I clashed for the first time. Here’s what caused the tension, how we worked through it, and what I learned about leadership, trust, and shifting team dynamics.

Undermined from the Inside: A Cautionary Tale of Organizational Dysfunction

Undermined from the Inside: A Cautionary Tale of Organizational Dysfunction

Undermining doesn’t always look like sabotage. Sometimes it’s a private thread. Sometimes it’s a well-meaning idea dropped into a pull request. But when roles get blurred and decisions bypass the people doing the work, dysfunction takes root.