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Software Engineering Handbook – How to Survive Tech

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Software Engineering Handbook – How to Survive Tech

Hey HN, We wrote the Software Engineering Handbook because most engineering advice is about technical background. Ours is about surviving everything else. It covers: - Surviving bad managers, layoffs, toxic teams - Navigating promotions, negotiations, career changes - Handling burnout, immigration, parenting, even death - Setting boundaries, managing time, staying sane - Building a life while growing in your a tech career. No tutorials. No buzzwords. Just real-world survival and growth, written by engineers who’ve been through Amazon, Meta, Workday, TripAdvisor, and startups.

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