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A discussion on job hunting strategies for disabled tech professionals facing a difficult market, covering whether to disclose a disability, profile optimization, and the power of networking.

A deep dive into the skills and professions that are most resilient to AI automation, from skilled trades and emotional intelligence to high-level strategic thinking and niche expertise.

Feeling burnt out by the tech industry's layoffs, broken hiring processes, and corporate nonsense? Explore common frustrations and discover practical strategies for finding a more sustainable and fulfilling career.

An engineer at a failing startup weighs staying for short-term security against leaving immediately as colleagues depart. This analysis of a Hacker News discussion offers advice on job searching, workload management, and self-preservation.

Software developers discuss coping mechanisms and practical strategies for staying motivated and maintaining mental well-being during a challenging job search filled with rejections.

Engineers share their diverse strategies for tech interview preparation, covering LeetCode, system design, behavioral questions, networking, and navigating the modern hiring landscape.

Facing a company mandate for 1-week sprints leading to burnout? Explore strategies from a Hacker News discussion on how to manage, push back, or adapt to this common productivity pitfall.

Discover overlooked tactics for finding a tech job during a hiring slowdown, from targeting niche companies and open source contributions to creative application methods. Insights from a Hacker News discussion.