Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Is It Still Worth Pursuing a Tech Job in Crypto?
Given all the layoffs and chaos in the cryptocurrency industry, is it still worth pursuing a job in technologies such as the blockchain and crypto? Crypto.com announced it was slicing 20 percent… -
Alphabet Robotics Division Cuts Workers
Once upon a time, Alphabet (the parent company of Google) invested heavily in robotics. A decade ago, it acquired Boston Dynamics, maker of highly sophisticated robots like BigDog, along with sev… -
Did Amazon Delete a Key Part of Its Hiring Process?
Under pressure to hire as quickly as possible in the aftermath of the pandemic, Amazon reportedly dropped a crucial element in its hiring process. Traditionally, the e-commerce giant has a “bar r… -
Microsoft Joins the Unlimited PTO Bandwagon
Microsoft is the latest company to give its employees unlimited vacation time. “How, when, and where we do our jobs has dramatically changed,” Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft’s chief people officer, wr… -
Are Remote Tech Jobs Declining?
We’re a few days into the new year, and already some companies are re-evaluating their work-from-home policy. At Salesforce, for example, CEO Marc Benioff is questioning the productivity of the c… -
20 Top-Paying Companies for Mid-Career Software Engineers
If you’ve worked in software engineering for a few years, you’re likely focused on how to maximize compensation. Specializing in certain skills and industries can certainly boost your potential f… -
C++ Is TIOBE's Top Programming Language of 2022
The TIOBE Index has named C++ its “programming language of the year” for 2022. Every month, TIOBE attempts to track the popularity of the world’s largest programming languages. Why did C++ take t… -
Coinbase Launches Second Round of Layoffs
Coinbase is cutting roughly 20 percent of its workforce as part of a broader cost-cutting measure. This is the cryptocurrency exchange’s second big round of layoffs in the past 12 months, after J… -
How Much Do Tech Salaries Range in California and New York?
California and New York now require companies to include salary ranges in new job postings. That transparency could have a significant impact on tech professionals’ job hunt and salary negotiatio… -
Tech Unemployment Rate Dips to 1.8 Percent
The unemployment rate for tech occupations dipped to 1.8 percent in December, lower than the national unemployment rate of 3.5 percent, according to the latest analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor St…