Gergely Orosz's blog on software engineering careers, hiring markets, and how tech companies really work.
Why I recommend it: The clearest reporting on tech hiring conditions I know of. Read it before you believe anything about the job market.
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Career intelligence, industry deep dives, and Big Tech analysis for senior engineers and engineering leaders, by Gergely Orosz.
In plain terms: This newsletter offers inside perspectives on Big Tech, startups, and the software industry. You can read its career insights and industry analysis to help navigate engineering and technology leadership roles.
Why I recommend it: Read this before a tech interview loop or a comp negotiation — it tells you how the other side thinks.
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