Never, ever threaten to quit.
A manager should be quick to forgive an honest mistake, and most of them are.
Try to leave a job as though you have every intention of coming back.
If you need to talk to somebody about your problem, remember that HR is an advocate for the company, not for you. If you need an advocate, talk to a therapist, or hire a coach.
You will probably not get promoted as fast as you want, as soon as you deserve, or until you ask.
Don’t take the first offer. They’re not going to walk away just because you asked for an offer to be improved.
Employers shouldn’t ghost candidates, but they do. It happens for a thousand reasons, and most of them have nothing to do with you. Try not to let it get you down.
Your boss is dying to know what you think of them, but will probably never ask. If you think something nice of them and you tell them sincerely, they’ll appreciate it. But don’t bother with flattery, they can tell when you’re trying.
Reading won’t make you a better writer. But writing will.
Practice > Study.
If you had a friend or family member in an abusive relationship, your top priority would be getting them out of it. What do your friends and family think about your job?
Early career, focus on craftsmanship. Later career, it’s all about consistency. Mid-career, it’s about composure while you furiously try to do both.
The hardest-working people in your company are the customer support folks. They don’t get the respect they deserve from customers or the company.
Be nice to IT. It’s not their fault.
You never know what somebody else is going through. Try not to judge.
Let’s hear what you’ve learned, please.