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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 1712 min read
The Big Tech Reckoning: Layoffs, AI, and What It Means for Your Career
Free food, nap rooms, wellness walks, unlimited vacation days—these were once the defining perks of working in tech. Along with six- and...


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 185 min read
Rising Above The Great Frustration: How To Thrive in a Downturn
The job market is undeniably challenging right now, even for those at the peak of their careers. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain,...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Bouncing Back from Layoffs: A Guide to Resetting Your Career in 2024
Silicon Valley continues to experience significant upheaval, as the tech industry's push for efficiency shows no signs of slowing down....

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 14, 20238 min read
The Career Kaleidoscope & the Art of Portfolio Diversification (a.k.a. Musings on Portfolio Careers)
My upbringing was in a household that lived and breathed the virtues of a stable job, consistency, and diligent work - principles deeply...


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 4, 20239 min read
What’s in a job? Work and Identity Dynamics
Career enmeshment is where the lines between people's personal and professional lives become blurred.


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 16, 202214 min read
Acing the Business Interview
The recent events in the tech industry left some without a job and looking for a new one, and others thinking and pondering about what might
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