Jobs in STEM

I discovered our badges track exactly when we arrive, leave, and move between floors. Someone pulled a report showing my 'patterns' during a review. I'm being monitored like a lab rat, and… more

I saw a company offering "mindfulness app subscriptions" and "sleep pods" as major HR benefits, while simultaneously freezing hiring and mandating overtime. It feels like we are be… more

How do you prep for interviews that feel subjective? I get mixed signals on portfolio feedback depending on who interviews me. It feels inconsistent and hard to improve. What helps?

This search is wearing me down. I have applied to over 60 roles and most do not even respond. Recruiters say my background is solid but narrow. How do people break out of this without starting over?

I’m having an incredibly hard time finding employment in another state I’m in the process of moving to Indiana from West Virginia I have put in over 50 applications in and around my desired work locat… more

It’s funny how people used to joke that boomers could barely use Excel, yet Excel became a career baseline. Feels like AI is heading the same way. Prompting, automating, and double checking outputs ar… more

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for US or Canada–based developers to collaborate as a caller / technical representative.
Time commitment is about 30–60 minutes per day and won’t interfere with your main job.
This rol… more

I was asked to give input on something strategic today and felt excited, then immediately wondered if I was out of my depth. I want to be seen as capable, but not exposed. How do you grow without cons… more

We talk a lot about the people who get laid off, but we rarely talk about the operational mess left behind for the "survivors." The people are gone, but their work didn't vanish it just … more

I watched someone louder and less capable get labelled “leadership material.” Meanwhile, consistent people just carry the load. I do wonder if competence is too quiet for some workplaces. What actuall… more

As we face a lot of this today in the Midwest and eastern US, I’ve noticed bad weather often turns into an unspoken test of commitment.
Those who show up are praised.
Those who don’t feel guilty.
Have yo… more

I'm interviewing with a company I'm really interested in, for a role I'm really interested in. The company has just posted another job I'd be interested in as a backup. Would it be ris… more

If affected by the winter storm in the eastern US, how are your companies handling in office attendance while things thaw out?

I have an offer at 140K with stable hours but the work looks very similar to my last job. After 6 months of searching it is tempting to say yes. How do you weigh relief versus long term growth?

I was thinking about a project I worked on where a simple $5,000 preventative fix was denied by finance, only to have the system fail and cost $50,000 in emergency repairs three months later. It’s the… more

At the beginning of my career I'd reach out to other professionals on LinkedIn or similar platforms to discuss their roles and what the work actual entails. Is this kind of this still normal? Espe… more

I used to have games on in the background when I was fully remote. Now the Winter Olympics, March Madness and World Cup are coming up. Now that I’m not remote, that option’s gone and I low-key miss it… more

I’m trying to be more intentional about networking in STEM, but the "virtual coffee chat" can feel so transactional. We both know I’m looking for opportunities, but we have to do this dance … more

Are sign-on bonuses still a thing? I remember hearing about $10k+ offers in tech/engineering a few years ago, but lately most roles I see are just base + maybe equity. I’m in a technical role and have… more

Small reminder for anyone in STEM: you don’t have to know everything to start you just need to be willing to learn fast and ask good questions.

What’s one skill you’re working on right now?

Being able to build a complex dashboard is one thing; being able to explain why it matters to a stakeholder who doesn’t speak "data" is the real superpower. I've learned this the hard wa… more

Phycological health. Can be the most important aspect of existence. Worry, grief or fear can have a detrimental effect on your professional and domestic life. We can categorize the many reasons that … more

I am struggling at home right now. I don't want it bleeding into work.. we say bring your 100% to work but that 100% involves home too ... What's the best course of action? What can I do?

Bootcamps are kind of dead now, right? Especially with AI changing everything? I was genuinely interested in doing one, but it feels like the ROI isn’t there anymore unless you already have experienc… more

How long do you spend researching a company that you're interested in applying to? Are you more bothered about the job role advertised or how the company presents itself?

My manager gave me a tight deadline to document my app, so I used AI to generate docs from code. Big mistake. The AI delivered instantly with confident, polished docs, all completely wrong. Now we'… more

I’m studying for my Six Sigma Black Belt right now, and the textbook scenarios are always so clean. The data is available, the stakeholders listen, and the root cause is obvious. In my actual experien… more

With so many people building side gigs on evenings/weekends, it feels like work isn’t confined to your main job anymore.
Do you have a side hustle? If yes — why? If not — is it even feasible at your cu… more

It feels like internal promotions move at a glacial pace and job hopping is how people get paid. I’m tired of waiting, but also nervous to jump in this market. How are you deciding when enough is enou… more

I recently interviewed at Tesla and wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience.
I cleared the hiring manager screen and then had a technical interview on a Friday. Over the weekend (Sunday), I received an auto… more

Looking for advice on side gigs where I can use technical skills to earn extra income basically a “gig worker” but for tech skills. Things like data work, automation, dashboards, scripting, or light d… more

Anyone else notice how hard internal job moves are? I’ve applied to a few internal roles and it feels like once you say you’re interested, everyone suddenly goes quiet. Managers “support growth” in th… more

It feels like every new AI tool promises productivity gains and faster outcomes.
But where should those gains go — into more output, or into more time back for ourselves? What do you all think?

Open seating sounds flexible in theory, but some days it just feels like a daily desk hunt.
Do you prefer a defined seat or first-come, first-served?

I was recently interviewed at Capital one, how long do they take to respond after the mini case round?

Every futurist prediction about STEM has been wrong. Nobody predicted remote work, AI explosion, or current job market dynamics. We're planning careers in unpredictable chaos. How do you make long… more

Is it ok to feel discouraged after six months of searching? I apply consistently every week. Interviews come and go but every opportunity falls through. Anyone have tips on getting to the finish line?

I was asked to take on more responsibility today and my first reaction was pride. My second reaction was panic. I want to move up, but I also know more responsibility usually comes before more support… more