Category: Changing Careers
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Are You Smart Enough to be a Software Engineer?
As a former actor, folks seem to be genuinely curious how I knew I was smart enough to be a software engineer. I mean, I get it, actors aren’t really known for their IQs.
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The Perks of WFH
One of the cool things about being an actor was that I got paid to travel the world and perform. My very first job out of college was with The Sound of Music – Asia Tour. I spent 2 months in Mainland China, where everyone spoke Mandarin and I felt extremely out of sorts, relying…
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6 Steps for Managing Imposter Syndrome
You can feel it creeping in, it’s that tiny voice in the back of your head, growing louder and louder until it’s screaming at you, “YOU DON’T BELONG HERE!” Imposter syndrome can lead to self-sabotage, poor performance and major anxiety at work while feeling like you aren’t doing enough or living up to your potential.…