In a way, you were the dream: someone who delivered high-quality work - or even perfection - without staying at the company long enough to get paid.
abuse
Issue 18
on March 16th, 2015
Only the stories of those who are entirely sympathetic, that did all the right things, that say all the right words - those who have the privilege to speak publicly - will be heard.
Issue 17
on February 23rd, 2015
The rules never really change, but the potential for harm keeps escalating.
Programming
on January 20th, 2015
Myths about engineering management harm projects. This makes them annoying and expensive. They also harm people. This makes them dangerous.
2014 in Review
on December 8th, 2014
This is the year that social media has really stepped into its power.
Mental Illness and Disability
on August 11th, 2014
Support staff are often expected to respect the states of our more privileged and powerful co-workers, yet our own frailties, states of depression, or anxiety are seen as not deserving of care and accommodation.
Mental Illness and Disability
on August 11th, 2014
I was so used to being screamed at, ignored and debased that I thought it was normal.
Open Source
on July 21st, 2014
Exploring the cultural shame of leaving and tips for finding healthy communities.
Social Media
on June 30th, 2014
Soon enough, you'll have defeated all those misguided Social Justice Warriors, for the good of mankind (where mankind = brogrammers)!