In this episode of the Mycelium Network podcast, host Schalk Neethling talks with Rafael Pires, who shares his unique journey from a career in criminal law t...

Most card components where the entire card component is a link is not very accessible, especially for people using screen readers. In this video, I demonstrate the problem using the Voice Over screen reader on macOS and give you a couple of options for solving it. Support my work: https://patreon.com/SchalkNeethling #webdevelopment #a11y #accessibility

This episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast features Erik Andersen, also known as the world’s happiest software engineer, who delves into the mental health challenges faced by developers in the tech industry, and the importance of supporting junior developers and fostering a supportive tech community. Erik shares that while he does call himself the world’s happiest software engineer, this is more of a goal and a means to keep himself accountable. Erik continues to highlight the strategies he employs to not only cope with, but thrive while living with anxiety, and depression, dealing with burnout, and fostering a work-life balance. The conversation also explores the role of employers in creating a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and invests in their employee's mental health and professional development. Eric emphasizes the importance of finding a job that aligns with one's values, provides a sense of purpose, and allows for a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the impact of AI on the job market and its potential effect on the mental health of junior developers is discussed, underscoring the need for support and empowerment within the tech community. Take care of yourself while listening. We touch on sensitive topics as part of this podcast. Those topics can include mental illness, depression, suicide ideation, death, and related mental health and mental illness topics. We understand that these subjects can be sensitive and may be triggering for some individuals. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being and mental health while listening. If you feel overwhelmed or need support, please get in touch with a mental health professional or a helpline in your country. Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available. Follow the link below and find the help you need. https://resources.byspotify.com/ Support my work, and the podcasts and get early ad-free access to all the things 😺 - https://patreon.com/SchalkNeethling #mentalhealthintech #mentalhealthawarenessmonth Video by Oleg Gamulinskii: https://www.pexels.com/video/changes-in-form-and-appearance-of-a-submerged-material-3163534/ 00:01:16 - Intros 00:09:43 - Erik Andersen #whoami 00:13:49 - Journey to the world's happiest engineer 00:18:03 - A turning point 00:23:07 - The challenge of hourly work 00:31:11 - Advocate for yourself 00:34:18 - Team size, culture, and trust 00:40:12 - Unique journeys 00:43:27 - Supporting new engineers and focused energy 00:51:14 - Danger of toxic empathy and hero mentality 00:57:07 - Tech job market 00:58:59 - AI 01:11:58 - Three pieces of advice

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In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast guest Liesel Bester, COO at IO Digital, discusses the complexities of managing mental health in the fast-paced tech industry. Liesel and the hosts,...

San Francisco - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today filed a formal challenge to the so-called "podcasting patent" used by a patent troll to shake down podcasters big and small for

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