Episode 206 - What is it like to work in Silicon Valley?

Episode 206 - What is it like to work in Silicon Valley?

In this episode, we explore the unique experiences of living and working in Silicon Valley. From the culture shock of constant tech talk and startup hustle to the surprising realities of company perks and the intense work environment, our panelists share their personal stories and insights. Whether you're curious about the career opportunities or the challenges of life in the Valley, this episode offers an insider's view of what it's really like to be at the heart of the tech industry. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - From Engineer to Leader: The Path to Engineering Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ci0dbaIFiI&t=1s Ryan Burgess - Stacy London - Jon Hopkins - RITUAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nmwxYmg-Gs Augustus Yuan - Former Students Are Suing For-Profit Coding Bootcamp BloomTech https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/2023/03/29/former-students-are-suing-for-profit-coding-bootcamp-bloomtech/ Augustus Yuan - React Compiler Playground https://playground.react.dev/ Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/what-is-it-like-to-work-in-silicon-valley

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Episode 209 - How promotions really work in tech

Episode 209 - How promotions really work in tech

In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we’re diving deep into the realities of getting promoted in the tech industry. It’s not just about writing great code or being the smartest person ...

10 Syys 202446min

Episode 208 - Why most new developers struggle: The missing skills you need

Episode 208 - Why most new developers struggle: The missing skills you need

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess, Jem Young, Brian Holt, and Dan DiGangi dive deep into the challenges faced by junior developers as they embark on their coding journeys. From the...

2 Syys 202449min

Episode 207 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Kent C. Dodds

Episode 207 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Kent C. Dodds

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable career journey of Kent C. Dodds, a passionate educator and entrepreneur. Kent shares insights from his early days in programming, his transition from worki...

26 Elo 202450min

Episode 205 - After attending a coding Bootcamp

Episode 205 - After attending a coding Bootcamp

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we're joined by Shashi Lo, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, to explore our thoughts on the journey after attending a engineers complete a bootcamp. Sha...

12 Elo 202451min

Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones

Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones

In this episode, we dive into the career journey of Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations at Block. Angie shares her experiences transitioning from a Senior Software Engineer a...

5 Elo 202452min

Episode 203 - Normalize taking a break

Episode 203 - Normalize taking a break

In this episode, we dive into the topic of taking a sabbatical and its impact on personal and professional life. Our special guest, Jennifer Tieu, a front-end developer at a Web3 agency, joins us to s...

29 Heinä 202457min

Episode 202 - Summer vacation - Online teaching courses

Episode 202 - Summer vacation - Online teaching courses

While the Front End Happy Hour crew takes a much needed summer break, we revisit the topic of online education with Josh W. Comeau, who’s had a lot of experience teaching courses to help share his kno...

22 Heinä 202453min