You know, I was always a pretty poor engineer. On the other hand I always had a pretty strong product sense and eye for details. So I leaned into that.
Agents are already much better at engineering than I am. I expect we're not too far from them being a better designer than I am soon
The work I do today feels nothing like what I used to do. Whatever this is, it’s something new. And I couldn’t be more excited about the future.
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Apr 2026
@evilrabbit_ Somewhat related. Some of my favorite engineers and product managers I've worked with over the years started as support reps or sellers. There's a customer-first focus that's difficult to teach.
Feb 2021
Design friends—@ButlerRaines is hiring a product designer. If you're looking for something new, he's a blast to work with.
ambition.com
Mar 2020
A strange trend I've noticed—recruiters putting #hashtags into recruiting InMails. Not sure if it's an automated message, but it sure feels that way.
Jan 2020
Anyone know an awesome product designer in Indianapolis? @SalesLoft is hiring.
salesloft.com
Nov 2019
“Make friends over the internet with people who are great at things you're interested in. The internet is one of the biggest advantages you have over prior generations. Leverage it.” patrickcollison.com
Jul 2019
I wonder if she saw my post about this from 2011. Running FB ads helped me get my first interviews out of college. Cool to see that it still works!
solomon.io
Jason Fried@jasonfried
Out of everyone who applied for the Basecamp Head of Marketing job, only one person used an ad on LinkedIn to get an extra ounce of notice. This doesn’t get her the job, but it’s a clever, thoughtful technique to stand out against 1000+ other applicants.
Dec 2018
There are a ton of product, design and engineering roles open @SalesLoft. Come build awesome software with me at Atlanta's best place to work. salesloft.com
Sep 2018
Some of us couldn't make it to the team photo. Nothing a little @Photoshop can't fix.
Jun 2018
Three types of people who will benefit from the changing economy according to Cal Newport:
—Those who work well with machines
—Those who are the best at what they do
—Those with access to capital
Psst. Our design team is looking for experienced product designers and UX researchers.
Salesloft@Salesloft
SalesLoft is having its own baby boom!
We're looking forward to welcoming at least 10 “Little Lofters” this year & today we’re proud to announce the arrival of New Parent Benefits that will deliver a better baby experience.
Learn more: sal.es #FutureRainmakers
May 2018
Cool idea—finding an apartment using Facebook ads. There's probably a ton of uses for them.
buff.ly
It reminds me a lot about how I got my first post-grad gig at @crowdfunder using Facebook ads. Hard to believe 2011 was 7 years ago.
solomon.io
Feb 2018
Aug 2017
What if jobs are not the solution, but the problem? aeon.co
May 2017
An old, but favorite post of mine—The Experience Deficiency. solomon.io
Apr 2017
If any of you fine folks are looking for a new gig, SalesLoft is hiring Designers, Researchers and Engineers—Ping me salesloft.com
Mar 2017
The Unnecessary Fragmentation of Design Jobs m.signalvnoise.com
Feb 2017
Jan 2017
I love this thread on Hacker News. If you were to switch your career, what would you do? news.ycombinator.com
Sep 2016
My conversation with @amandahwood on storytelling and finding work you love. buff.ly
Jul 2016
“...the internet has magnified the inequality of the distribution of outcomes.” observer.com
Jun 2016
May 2016
So the Adult Swim developer application seemed to be a hit with Designer News buff.ly
Apr 2016
Hiring entire teams is a fascinating idea. Curious to see how this expiriment turns out. stripe.com
Congratulations! You’ve Been Fired buff.ly
Feb 2016
The problem is college freshman hardly have any idea what people with a specific degree do. one.npr.org
Jan 2016
When to join a startup tomblomfield.com
Dec 2015
This is such an epic set of paragraphs. Wear your mediocrity with pride. medium.com
Nov 2015
A look at every job I've had prior to joining SidePrize. solomon.io
Sep 2015
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in my career as a designer buff.ly
Jul 2015
A bad plan is better than no plan—Notes for Peter Thiel's class.
May 2015
“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.”
― Nassim Nicholas Taleb goodreads.com
Apr 2015
Inside Automattic's remote hiring process davemart.in
I want to dislike this, but it's actually quite clever—Snapchat Uses Its Own App To Poach Uber Engineers buff.ly
My thoughts on leaving advertising—So Long and Thanks for All the Job Jackets solomon.io
Mar 2015
"Every opportunity I’ve ever had has come from connections I’ve made with other people." usefathom.com
US students are fleeing law schools and pouring into engineering buff.ly
Speaking with a class today about internet marketing. Think I'm going to tell the story about how I used Facebook Ads to get my first job.
Dec 2014
A short history of everything I've learned from every job I've had—Bussing Tables solomon.io
PSA: You can't have more than 10 years of experience with Ruby on Rails! strategic-options.com
What I Learned From Being a Broke, Unemployed Graduate entrepreneur.com
Oct 2014
Curious about my past jobs and what I've learned from them? If so, I've got a post for you—Bussing Tables solomon.io
Sep 2014
Bring on the office plants! That’s right, I’m looking at you bonzai willow tree. theguardian.com
Aug 2014
Why I quit my agency job buff.ly
Is freelance, and small shop web design in trouble? I think so. vanseodesign.com
Why Not a Three-Day Week? newyorker.com
Jul 2014
Students don't need more education, they need more experiences—The Experience Deficiency. solomon.io
May 2014
My friend @henrybayuzick talks about what he learned during his first week working at @Etsy buff.ly
Ivy grads aren't going to Wall St because they love risk and money. It's because they hate risk and are terrified vox.com
Are you paid to look busy? pbs.org
Engineer friends, @Rivalry in Atlanta is looking for a Frontend and Rails developer. Interest in basketball required. rivalry.com
Apr 2014
Looking for a freelance Frontend/WordPress developer to work with us on a new casino site. Anybody interested, or know anybody who would be?
My friend @JasonShen talks about his first weeks at @percolate blog.percolate.com
Mar 2014
New Grads: Midstage Startups Are Your Best First Job in Tech—Plus, you'll learn more at a startup. hunterwalk.com
My relevant essay. solomon.io Remember, your parents love you, but they're wrong.
Feb 2014
I think less managers is a better move, but still thought provoking—What if managers didn't get paid more? scottberkun.com
How to Get a Job at Google, or why college degrees are no longer a hiring signal. mobile.nytimes.com
Tinder for recruiting is an interesting idea. blonk.co
Did I write this? Why I left advertising to design software. buff.ly
As a recovering workaholic, I should probably write about this—Your 60-Hour Work Week is Not a Badge of Honour jeffarchibald.ca
Incredible essay on doing what you love, and why we are taught otherwise. paulgraham.com
Old post on the new blog. The Experience Deficiency—Why people hate their jobs. solomon.io
Is law school worth the money? businessinsider.com
Dec 2013
Oct 2013
Why Moz’s $12,000 bounty program for new engineers didn’t work. geekwire.com
Sep 2013
Don't get a PhD — The PhD-Industry Gap buff.ly
Aug 2013
Any employee who is any good will leave. buff.ly
Afternoon long-form—The Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs and Why John Maynard Keynes' utopia never emerged. strikemag.org
Soon getting a masters degree will be a requirement—before you know it people will be 28-years-old before they enter the workforce.
The Autoworkers of Our Generation — a great post by @greggyb blog.baugues.com
Jul 2013
The Waffle House Epiphany: I didn't want to be a lawyer. I wanted to make a dent in the universe. buff.ly
Why I got Fired from Facebook (a $100 Million dollar lesson) okdork.com
Jun 2013
Glad @Google , @DHH and I are on the same page — Data proves GPAs are meaningless for hiring. signalvnoise.com
The reason so few actually know what they want to do — The Experience Deficiency.
Are you a hothead? Give it five minutes. Great advice by @jasonfried signalvnoise.com
Half of the nation's workers in science, technology, engineering, and math don't have or need a bachelor's degree. buff.ly
The disconnect between college and employment isn't just for tech — Wall Street looks to Boot Camps to train workers. archive.nytimes.com
Are coders worth it? In today's world, web developers have it all: money, perks, freedom, respect. aeon.co
May 2013
Mar 2013
Cash Rules Everything Around Me - a brilliant peice about freelancing. stemmings.com
Jan 2013
Thanks for the writeup @JonnyBird - Keeping Talent In Atlanta wp.me
Apr 2012
@C_Fif @wardamnfrank Following that - in 3 years there is going to be an exponentially high amount of unemployed law school students.
Mar 2012
On fire today. Just landed as a case study in @businessinsider about getting a job using social media! businessinsider.com
Jan 2012
"Tectonic Shifts" in Employment - “Tectonic Shifts” in Employment gravity7: tmblr.co
Nov 2011
Photo: › 55 Jobs of the Future › › As a rule of thumb, 60% of the jobs 10 years from now haven’t been... tmblr.co
The global marketplace is not looking for people who have learned how to be great students. It wants results.
Oct 2011
In kindergarten everybody got gold stars for participating. What about now? nymag.com #generationy
Filling out my application for the 2012 @venture4america Fellowship. Calling all entrepreneurs! bit.ly
Sep 2011
Interesting discussion about finding a job after college on @cnnAM this morning.
Jun 2011
May 2011
What is the best way to prepare for your dream job? Start doing it now. me.lt #unschoolingrules