Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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U.S. Semiconductor Bill Could Boost Technologist Opportunities
Congress recently passed legislation to support the domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips. The CHIPS bill (it stands for “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America… -
Despite Troubles, Meta Still Paying Technologists Huge Salaries
Meta (formerly Facebook) faces some significant challenges in the coming months and years. The company seems to regard the rise of TikTok as an existential threat—but its attempts to emulate TikT… -
What Do 'Marketplace' Apps Like Uber and DoorDash Pay Technologists?
For ‘marketplace’ apps such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash, things have never been easy. Despite enormous amounts of investment, companies in this category have routinely faced bruising legislative b… -
After the Crypto Crash, Is the Market for Blockchain Jobs Still Strong?
With the recent crypto crash, and its subsequent impact on tech companies such as Coinbase, it’s worth asking whether pursuing a career in crypto-related technologies can still prove lucrative, p… -
Scrum Master Salary: Starting, Average, and Degrees You Need
Within any tech team, a Scrum master wears multiple hats. Depending on the day and the project, they might have to serve as a product manager, coach, cheerleader, or even a disciplinarian. Master… -
Twitter Hiring Slows as It Faces Social-Media Headwinds
Twitter “significantly” slowed its hiring in the second quarter, and blamed the company’s financial results on the same macroeconomic headwinds facing other tech giants such as Meta/Facebook and… -
How Do Technologists Feel About Job Security?
There have been a lot of scary headlines about the economy lately. Inflation is way up; depending on who you ask, a recession seems imminent. And yet hiring remains strong, and many workers (incl… -
How Much Does It Pay to Jump Tech Jobs?
How much does it actually pay to switch jobs? That’s a key question, especially at a moment when so many technologists are debating whether to pursue other opportunities. According to a new study… -
Meta Hiring Slowdown May Transform into Layoffs
Is the employee headcount at Meta about to shrink by a significant number? According to Business Insider, which drew its information from “a person with knowledge of director-level conversations,… -
Did Tech Companies Hire Too Many Workers Too Fast?
Did some tech companies hire too fast over the past few years? In the face of economic uncertainty, many companies (including some truly big names, such as Apple and Google) have announced hiring…