You’re not bad at estimating work. You’re just being asked to do it too early, too fast, and with too little info. Estimation isn’t broken because you’re bad, it’s broken because the process is. Here’s how to fix it.
Starting computer science in college? You don’t have to know everything. Focus on learning how to learn, how to debug, and how to grow into a real developer, not just someone who can write some code.
You don’t have to be obsessed with your job to be great at it. Passion fades. But showing up, doing good work, and giving a damn about the people around you? That sticks. And that’s enough.
Not everyone who’s technical writes code — and that doesn’t make their contributions any less valuable. Here’s a sharp, sarcastic celebration of the tech professionals who keep everything running and still have to explain APIs to people who think JSON is a typo.
Being heads-down is how you build real skill. But if you never look up, you might miss the chance to grow, lead, or even breathe. Here’s how to stay focused and intentional about your path in tech.
