Profiles in Tech, Part II: Chasing the Carrot of Success

In the second installment of “Profiles in Tech,” we meet “Morgan,” a front-end engineer who’s questioning whether coding is for him, and seeking more from his work. As a reminder, “Profiles in Tech” is a blog series highlighting the unique mindset of those who work in tech… their outlook, their concerns, and their quest for fulfillment. Each post derives from an interview with an engineer, programmer, or developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and begins with their story, followed by a few reflections from a mental health perspective.

techies, self-helpAndrew KushnickJanuary 9, 2020communication, burnout, self-discovery, values

Profiles in Tech, Part I: The Programmer, Productivity, and Prioritization

Welcome to “Profiles in Tech,” a blog series focusing on the unique mindset of the techie. Each post derives from an interview with an engineer, programmer, or developer in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’ll begin with “Derek,” a software engineer who’s exploring the role that coding plays in his life, and what it means to be productive.

techies, traumaAndrew KushnickNovember 29, 2019burnout, self-discovery, perfectionism, values

10 Full-Stack Relationship Skills: Tuning Up the Processes

In Full-Stack Relationship Development: 10 Back-End Processes, we explored 10 processes that impact relationships. Now we’ll learn 10 skills to help you tune up those processes, helping you figure out what’s happening within yourself, what’s happening for another person, and effectively navigating a difficult conversation.

Full-Stack Relationship Development: 10 Back-End Processes

We often use front-end language to describe frustrating relationship dynamics. We’ll recite the words spoken and actions taken (“She had the nerve to say I didn’t care,” “He walked out of the room while I was talking,” etc.). But human interactions are guided by so much more than that. In this post, you’ll learn 10 back-end processes that impact relationships, helping you figure out what’s causing tension, why the disagreement started, and how it worsened.

relationships, techiesAndrew KushnickDecember 21, 2018relationships, communication, neuroscience, brain, attachment theory, anxiety, trauma