Why do I work?

kept by novalee aug 22

The author reflects on his career journey, realizing that work and life are intertwined and that meaning emerges from accepting reality rather than pursuing idealized dreams.

Drunk post: Things I've learned as a senior engineer (2021)
A senior engineer's drunken list of candid career advice criticizes interview processes, praises dynamic languages, and emphasizes documentation and financial planning.
also on Java, #career-growth
Pitfalls of Benchmarking on Modern Systems
Benchmarking modern systems is unreliable due to JIT optimizations, OS scheduling, hardware variability, and environmental factors, requiring careful controls or many runs to understand true performance.
also on Java
Nicole Kidman Wants to Become a Death Doula. What Is That? - The New York Times
Nicole Kidman’s public wish to train as a death doula after her mother’s death prompts an explanation of what death doulas do — non-medical end-of-life planning, emotional, and practical support.
also on #healthcare, #mental-health, #career-growth