Hot take: Unlimited PTO is the greatest psychological scam ever pulled on the tech industry. I switched from a company with 25 fixed days to an unlimited, and I’ve taken exactly four days off in ten months because the peer pressure is suffocating. Everyone is terrified of being the person who takes too much, so we all just end up working until we’re burnt to a crisp. Has anyone actually found a company where unlimited isn't just code for zero?

Working in erstwhile Dunn Solutions which has now merged with Kaar technologies Inc has been an incredibly enlightening experience. From starting as a simple PowerBI data analyst, I have had the opportunity to work on multiple technology stacks such as Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, FiveTran and more. I have also worked in AI as well, since the nature of consulting enables us to be hands on with all the latest technologies. Look forward to many more learning experiences.

I was doing freelance work today and ran into a dilemma. I started using my older computer for a freelance project, since the newer one doesn't have the requirements for the project I am doing. However it decided to break in the middle of it. I am debating on getting a new computer with the requirements needed, however I am worried about the work not being stable. Have you ran into this with either job search or freelance and what would you do?

Mgmt gave me a clear KPI (increase engagement/MAU for existing users) and a proposed solution. There are similar tools; ours would be free/integrated I'm reading Continuous Discovery Habits to prep and want to avoid jumping to delivery. My plan is to treat the solution as an idea and still research/validate the opportunity Some Qs When mgmt gives outcome and solution, how do you conduct discovery? Since MAU is a lagging metric, is it worth replacing it?

Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong smh. Employers expect near perfection, when you're in this situation with no support there's little chance for recovery. I don't have money to get a new computer, when my last employers didn't pay me I was so depressed I slept for 48 hours and missed the window to complete another assessment for a government job that paid well. But then again, there are times I did everything perfectly and same result.

AI is redefining hardware design faster than ever. From EDA automation to AI-driven verification, the semiconductor space is entering a new era. As someone working in ASIC design and verification, I’m curious — do you think AI will eventually design and verify chips end-to-end, or will human expertise always be essential? Would love to hear opinions from both software and hardware folks — where do you see the future of chip design heading?

Have worked on software dev stuff for over 5 years. I don't know why it feels addictive such that even when you do something different, you just feel like opening up an IDE and doing some projects. Recently, I lost my mum and moved in the countryside to help look after dad, enjoying the farm work, but I always feel that need do tech stuff on the side but it's hard to get fully flexible remote gigs, projects based. Anyone with a hack?

Is a $4,500 "discover your superpower" program worth it? 16 weeks, 8 group Zoom calls (90 min each) MIPS personality test + peer feedback Praised by billionaire Mohnish Pabrai, Andrew Wilkinson (Tiny), and other top execs Works out to $375/hour Seems like something I could DIY for way less? Anyone done programs like this—do they actually deliver or just good marketing? Need honest opinions before dropping this much.

Hey everyone, I remember a few posts here about managing task paralysis during the work week. A neurodivergent friend of mine recently built an app called StartSmall:Beat Overwhelm. It is designed for those moments when you know what you need to do but just cannot start, and it gives you one tiny next step to get unstuck. It’s an interesting concept for a productivity app. Thought I would share in case it is helpful to anyone here.

Is a $4,500 "discover your superpower" program worth it? 16 weeks, 8 group Zoom calls (90 min each) MIPS personality test + peer feedback Praised by billionaire Mohnish Pabrai, Andrew Wilkinson (Tiny), and other top execs Works out to $375/hour Seems like something I could DIY for way less? Anyone done programs like this—do they actually deliver or just good marketing? Need honest opinions before dropping this much.