Articles by Nate Swanner
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Forget a Raise: Move or Ask for Better Benefits
Benefits, cost of living, job availability: these are all things important to any tech pro. New data suggests (once again) that Silicon Valley may be the coolest place to work, but it’s not alway… -
Job Availability, Tech Pro Pay Skewed in Some Metro Areas: Study
Where you live is often as important as what you earn or what you do. Of course, specific job opportunities also matter, but a new study shows it’s not always possible to go where the jobs are an… -
Referrals Help Land Jobs, Not Always Better Pay: Study
A good reference can help land a prospective employee the job of their dreams, but a new study shows that you may want to be careful about whom you vouch for (or ask to back you), as job referral… -
Managers: Avoid a 'Jekyll and Hyde' Relationship with Employees
Being a great manager is sometimes a challenge, but a new study details exactly what sort of boss you should never be. Bosses who exhibit a “Jekyll and Hyde” personality are the worst, according… -
Industries With the Best Salary for Tech Pros
While many employers are offering tech professionals more perks to balance out relatively stagnant pay (according to the most recent Dice Salary Survey), there are still some industries that are… -
Tons of Tech Pros Want to Work Remotely: Study
A happy worker is a productive one. And what makes workers happy? According to a new survey, the ability to work remotely. Employers might want to consider their current remote-work policies in l… -
One Year On, Setapp Proves Its Worth to Developers
On launch, Setapp was considered a possible App Store killer. It bundled apps, then made them available for use under a subscription model. One year in, Setapp hasn’t steamrolled the Mac App Stor… -
'Ink to Code' is Microsoft's Fun New Dev Project
Even in a digital-first world, many ideas still start on paper. Bridging the gap from rough notebook sketch to app or service can be difficult, so Microsoft is trying to ease that transition with… -
Meet the Bill That Wants to Expand the H-1B Visa Program
Does the term “I-Squared” ring a bell? It's the nickname for "Immigration Innovation Act," legislation first introduced in 2015 that is on the verge of reappearing. If it passes, it could expand… -
Salary Survey: You Should Ask to Work Remotely
Working from home can be amazing, but surprisingly few tech pros actually take advantage of that perk when offered by their company. The latest Dice Salary Survey tells us the supply and demand o…