When did we normalize putting engineers through 7 to 10 interviews for a job?

If it takes that many rounds to make a decision, the problem isn't with the candidate.

It's with your hiring process.

Do better.

Imagine you can only choose one engineer:

1/ One is technically brilliant but you need to regularly chase them for updates, unblock them, and remind them of priorities.

2/ The other is technically okay but has a high degree of agency. They ask the right questions, keep stakeholders informed, and drive work forward without being pushed.

Who …

Yesterday I received my first pledge, along with a kind message.

It might not seem like a big deal, but to me, it means a lot.

Someone out there found enough value in my writing to support it. They saw the effort, appreciated the content, and decided it was worth something.

That’s a powerful feeling.

I'm not planning to add a paywall any tim…