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April 2025

Becoming Self Employed
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of working for myself.
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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A Software Engineer's Guide to Burnout
I’ve been feeling a bit burnt out recently. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. While it’s hard…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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3 Steps to Weather Tough Tech Markets
It’s no secret that we’re currently facing a difficult tech market. From recurring mass tech layoffs and rapid advancement in artificial intelligence to…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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How to Give Your 2 Weeks Notice
Giving your two weeks notice might be the most stressful task you’ll undertake at any corporate job. It can be extremely uncomfortable to tell your…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.

March 2025

Turning 30: 5 Things My 20s Taught Me
Last weekend I turned thirty — the age many people seem to dread. Maybe surprisingly, I largely didn’t feel the existential angst that seems so common…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
What LeetCode Interviews Should Be
Tech interviews are always an interesting topic to discuss. Some people love them, most people hate them, but we all have to deal with them. Don’t…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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The Worst Part of Working at Google
I’d like to preface this article with the fact that I feel incredibly lucky to have the job I do. While no job is perfect, it’s not lost on me that this…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
The One Thing Amazon Does Right
Before working at Google, I worked at Amazon. While I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Amazon, it’s easy to find a plethora of negative information about…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.

February 2025

Stop Feeling Dumb: The Myth of "Knowing Everything" in Software
What has always surprised me throughout my career thus far is the immense pressure software engineers tend to feel to “know everything”. And perhaps, to…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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3 Steps to Succeed at FAANG
After working in big tech for several years, I've found a few key factors contribute to succeeding at these large companies. While these tips apply to…
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
5 Pieces of Life Advice for New Grads
I’m an extremely nostalgic person and as I close in on turning thirty I can’t help but be sentimental and look back at my time of being an “adult”.
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Kevin Naughton Jr.
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