Why I built it:
After being laid off myself, I noticed how isolating the experience can be, and how little space there is to talk about it openly.
LayoffStory is a place to share, process, and help others feel less alone.
💥 Just launched: https://t.co/4dB28m9mBv 💥
A community-driven platform where people can share their layoff stories, anonymously or not, and find support, resources, and connection.
👉 https://t.co/ZPVukbruP7
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@ahmeddwaheed شكراً جداً يا أحمد على كلامك الجميل! 🙏🙏 فعلاً الهدف من https://t.co/7BT6E19Uq8 إننا نخلق مساحة آمنة للناس تحكي وتدعم بعض. حابب جداً لو جربت المنصة وشاركتنا رأيك أو حتى حكايتك لو حابب
Introducing Hoarder (https://t.co/Pys9ybUE36). The open source, self hostable bookmark-everything app with AI-based ✨ (aka chatgpt-based) tagging. You throw whatever random things you want in it, and Hoarder will help you find them back when you need them!
If you know me, you know I'm committed to truth and fairness. Here's the truth. Not a single authentic user on X saw IBM’s, Comcast’s, or Oracle’s ads next to the content in Media Matters’ article. Only 2 users saw Apple’s ad next to the content, at least one of which was Media Matters. Data wins over manipulation or allegations. Don't be manipulated. Stand with X.
I have interviewed 300+ Senior Engineers, Tech Leads & Engineering Managers over the last 10 years of my career.
Here are the most actionable tips I learned on how you can do better on Behavioral Interviews as EMs/Staff+ and also some common pitfalls:
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As a manager, I've never made a single counteroffer to an engineer trying to leave my team.
Counteroffers are more damaging than you may realize for everyone involved.
And I still managed to retain at least as many people on the fence as my peers, if not more.
Here is how: