The great dysfunctions of the organization
There are so many ways to screw up a business and hiring the wrong people for the job is a distinct one. Organizations are comprised of people therefore organizational problems stem from the “wrong people …
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How to coordinate SQL database schema update with application
Nearly every application developer on planet Earth that has a web service and a database, has faced this problem. How to upgrade a database and an application that expects a specific database schema in such …
How to build a credit history for new immigrants
The reality of life in the United State is such that your creditworthiness means the difference between making ends meet and living a good life. It is incredibly hard to live in the US exclusively …
How to make money after a lay-off
Coronavirus pandemic is a sledgehammer for the US economy, which was deemed overdue for a recession by multiple economic pundits. Small businesses have laid off staff because their income diminished overnight due to mandatory quarantine …
How to ace an online interview
The real world is on lockdown due to an outbreak of illness and technology companies are asking their employees to work from home. You have just started looking for a new job when suddenly established …
How to start a new life in the US
We talked about a path for legal immigration into the US recently. This post is a continuation of the journey. It picks up at the point when all paperwork is complete and you are ready …
Top 5 project leadership mistakes
I am intentionally not using the word “management” in the title of this article for a specific reason, other than making SEO people cringe. Anyone who has been a week in the software business can …
How to calculate depreciation on your rental property
There are countless videos on YouTube on why real estate is king as well as some videos countering that point of view. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that US tax code is …