Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Financial Firms Poaching Technologists from Big Tech, Startups
Fears of a possible recession have led big tech companies to wholeheartedly re-embrace efficiency and productivity, even if it drives some employees out the door. Meanwhile, the crash in cryptocu… -
Top 10 Industries Hiring Technologists Right Now
If you’re interested in a tech job in a particular industry, you know that tech skills sometimes aren’t enough—you also need industry-specific knowledge, including certain tools and protocols. Gi… -
California and Texas Continue to Dominate Tech Job Postings
California and Texas are still battling neck-and-neck for the title of the nation’s preeminent tech hub, according to the latest data from CompTIA. CompTIA’s monthly job report, based on data fro… -
Are Employers Pulling Back on Remote Tech Jobs?
Are employers pulling back on remote work? The latest job report from CompTIA, based off data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass), suggests… -
Do You Hustle, or Want to 'Quiet Quit'? Here's What You Told Us!
“Quiet quitting” has quickly become a popular—and controversial—phrase in the world of work. In theory, those who embrace “quiet quitting” are just coasting in their jobs, doing the absolute mini… -
Does Meta Pay Software Engineers More Than at TikTok, Snap?
Meta—the company formerly known as Facebook—is at an inflection point right now. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is betting its existence on the development of an augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (… -
Can Julia Programming Language Become as Popular as Python, R?
Every month, the TIOBE Index attempts to rank the world’s most popular programming languages. The usual suspects always dominate the very top of the list—Java, JavaScript, Python, and so on—with… -
Is Google CEO Sundar Pichai Planning on Layoffs?
Earlier this week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai suggested he wanted to make the search-engine giant 20 percent more efficient—and hinted that could mean a reduction in headcount. “Across everything w… -
Tech Unemployment Crept Up to 2.3 Percent in August
The unemployment rate for tech occupations crept up to 2.3 percent in August, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s a notable uptick from July… -
How Much Do Google Entry-Level Jobs Actually Pay?
Google is a dream employer for many technologists, and it’s not just because of the high salaries or the plentiful in-office amenities. The search-engine giant offers the chance to work on cuttin…