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Nothing Said Podcast
Two friends chatting about tech, remote work, life and almost anything that comes up to their minds. Jean and Jorge met ~5 years ago in Berlin. Jorge lives currently in València and Jean in Berlin. Both working fully remote, they record this podcast to keep in touch and discuss about their interests.
Disclaimer: do not take advice and/or believe anything we say 🥸
Jean shares his trip through the stunning landscapes of Iceland, where he explored the land of fire and ice with a trusty camper van as his home on wheels. Drawing from his own experiences, Jorge chimes in with valuable insights about the joys and challenges of camper van life. And of course, no episode would be complete without some tech talk! They touch upon the intriguing Apple Vision Pro, exploring its potential impact on our daily lives and speculating about the future of augmented reality. Get ready for an engaging conversation that blends travel tales, practical advice, and a dash of tech excitement!
Join Jean and Jorge in a conversation about the challenges of layoffs in the tech industry. In this episode, Jean shares his personal experience of being laid off, offering his perspective on the emotional and professional impact it can have. Pros and cons about working for US, European & brazilian companies.
Adding to the discussion a guest: Fabio. A software engineer from Brazil currently based in Estonia working remotely, brings his insights and firsthand experiences on navigating the ever-changing landscape of employment in the tech sector.
Fabio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluizfabio/
Layoffs dashboard: https://layoffs.fyi/
In this podcast episode we discus mainly about the benefits of being a generalist in the tech industry. We talk about generalists and specialists. Jean and Jorge explore how having a broad range of skills can be helpful at different stages of a company's growth, and offer tips for finding a balance between niche expertise and broad knowledge. Do not be that kind of person that is hyped about new frameworks, libraries, languages and want to constantly change the code base. They also emphasise the importance of being open to learning new things every day and prioritizing mental health and self-care.
In this episode of the podcast, Jean and Jorge tackle some heavy topics with their usual dose of humor. Pessimism is hegemonic, to be 'a revolutionary' one must have hope. They discuss if being optimistic or pessimistic is the way to go in today's world. They also delve a bit into the current political climate, discussing topics such as voting and the proliferation of fake news. They share their differing perspectives and opinions on these topics and have a good laugh along the way.
Recommendations:
Normal Accidents: Living with High Risk Technologies - CHARLES PERROW (Book)
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley (Book)
Wall-e (movie)
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Black Mirror (series)
The Man in the High Castle (series)
Remote work can offer flexibility and freedom, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. This episode we talk a bit about the pros and cons of working remotely and how to deal with FOMO when it comes to career decisions.
Link 1: Shopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to Meetings:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/shopify-tells-employees-just-no-113017629.html
Link 2: Podcast - La soledad del trabajador remoto, con Jorge Jaramillo y Fran López
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RfBgF1uzLk1R40S7PrWUa?si=c95e79043ab24659
Hello World! Starting this podcast with a quick episode talking about who we are, what this will be about and discussing a bit about ChatGPT