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Immediate Reaction to EU VAT Regulations
The thought that I have to pay a European tax because the end recipient of my digital work lives in Europe feels like something out of a dystopian sci-fi novel.
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Death by Documentation
Before I finally made it to a more modern company that fully embraced Agile methodologies, I worked for a firm that used the waterfall method exclusively for project planning. It was a nightmare.
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The Sony Precedent
I can’t stand bullies, and I won’t let fear instilled by others dictate how I live my life.
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First Thought Wrong
In the most emotionally charged situations, though, your first response is often the wrong response.
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Bundling and Bloatware
Many would argue that Jetpack, not WordPress itself, is a dangerous bundle of bloatware.
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No Excuses
If I’ve learned anything over my career thus far, it’s that we come up with the stupidest excuses to not do something.
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Moral Absolutes
Regardless of the culture involved, there are some things that are always wrong whether or not the culture recognizes them as such.
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All Work and No Play
All work and no play makes it hard to justify hobbies that look too much like your career.
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Editorial Calendars and Unintentional Spam
How can you best leverage a consistent publication calendar without also alienating your target audience?
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[Survey] Salary Expectations
Valuing your own skills isn’t easy – a fact evidenced by many freelancers starting their careers with laughably low billable rates. That said, it’s an important component of any job search or any long-term career strategy.