Tom Siebel and C3.AI
“When I graduated from college in the late 1990s, I took a job at a medium-sized, publicly traded software company that marketed and sold Customer… Read More »Tom Siebel and C3.AI
What is the next big opportunity in tech?
Warren Buffet famously said, “Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.” Now is the time to be greedy about your… Read More »What is the next big opportunity in tech?
Career Lessons from the Demise of Silicon Valley Bank
I ran into an entrepreneur friend of mine this morning while I was working at Starbucks. He told me that his company had just moved… Read More »Career Lessons from the Demise of Silicon Valley Bank
What really matters?
During the holiday, I received a note from a friend that really touched me: “This year I find myself being a bit more sentimental and… Read More »What really matters?
When will FAANG and Big Tech Hire Again?
A common question I get is when Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Netflix, Apple, and other big tech firms will hire again. Folks have spent months… Read More »When will FAANG and Big Tech Hire Again?
Companies are shedding some workers without imposing layoffs
According to a Wall Street Journal article, companies can cut workers without imposing layoffs by issuing subpar performance reviews or requiring relocations. As a career… Read More »Companies are shedding some workers without imposing layoffs
What is Google Support Check-In?
What is Google Support Check-In? Is it the same as Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? In May 2022 Google rolled out a new performance management system… Read More »What is Google Support Check-In?
Over 50 and portfolio career
Let’s face it. It is not easy to look for a job when you’re in your 50s or ’60s. You have 20 or 30 years… Read More »Over 50 and portfolio career
2023 job market outlook
Will the job market get better? What should you be your strategy to deal with recession and position yourself for better opportunity? Overall, I think… Read More »2023 job market outlook
Should you take Amazon’s Voluntary Resignation Offer?
Amazon Voluntary Resignation Offer Recently Amazon offered some of its employees the option of Voluntary Resignation Offer: 3 month base salary plus 1 additional week… Read More »Should you take Amazon’s Voluntary Resignation Offer?