The job market for college students is incredibly challenging right now. I live in a suburb of Seattle. One of my neighbors is an empty nester who recently took a retail job nearby. She told… How I Helped a College Student Land a Top Internship
Happy New Year. I am writing this on the morning of January 1 from my parents’ home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visiting my parents every Christmas has been a family tradition for nearly… How to Make 2026 the Most Successful Year of Your Career
The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index declined to 105.80 for the combined October and November 2025 reading. At the same time, the unemployment rate has reached a four year high of 4.6 percent, another sign of labor market… 2026 job market outlook: will it get better?
One reader recently emailed me: “I have heard from my coworker who was put on a PIP at Amazon. He is using FMLA and Short-Term Disability to get six months of paid leave in Seattle.… FMLA and Short-Term Disability Explained: How to Protect Your Job (and Income) During Tough Times
TikTok has been in the news a lot lately. Trump approved a TikTok deal through executive order, with Vance saying the U.S. business is valued at $14 billion. Under the deal’s terms (still awaiting China’s… The Anatomy of ByteDance US (TikTok) 2-1 and 2-2 Job Offers
Note: I have slightly altered some details of this conversation to protect confidentiality. The core content and message remain unchanged. I live in Seattle, where it’s almost impossible not to meet a Microsoft employee. Many… The Rise and Disillusionment of a Lifelong Microsoft Employee
On September 19, 2025, a Presidential Proclamation introduced a new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications. The policy, which took effect on September 21, 2025, has caused widespread concern and confusion in the business,… FAQ: Understanding the New $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee
This is one of the questions I get the most. Over the past decade, I’ve helped a lot of people get into FAANG companies — and also helped a lot of people get out of… Is FAANG Still Worth It?
This is a true story, but the name and some details have been altered slightly to protect confidentiality. Sofia is a client of mine. She had been a high performer at one of the FAANG… How Sofia Landed a Job in Less Than 60 Days After Her Layoff
Many people accept startup offers without fully understanding what they’re getting into financially. Startups often dangle early-stage equity with the promise it could be worth millions one day. In reality, for the vast majority of… Key Questions You Should Ask About Your Startup Equity Grant