The news that Cambridge Analytica harvested data on millions of Facebook users and used it for political purposes has caused many people to declare that they are "deleting Facebook." I support this choice and believe there is a lot of personal benefit to those who do that, but even though I care deeply about data privacy, … Continue reading Why I’m not deleting my Facebook account
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What is it like to be a woman in tech? You mean other than having people repeatedly ask you, “What’s it like to be a woman in tech?” Ha! Kidding. Sort of. Seriously though, this question has been asked many times before to many other panels just like this. Those women have all said basically … Continue reading Women in tech are done with your bullshit (and we will destroy you)
A few nights ago when I asked my daughter to pick a book she chose Green Eggs and Ham. We snuggled up in her bed, and she started to read. To be honest, I sometimes zone out a bit when she reads, particularly when it's a book that I've read so many times before, so … Continue reading Is “Green Eggs and Ham” a story about harassment?
Eight years ago I was only working three days a week because I wanted to have more time my baby. (The transition from maternity leave back to working full time had been far more emotionally challenging than I had anticipated.) I didn't watch much television on my days home because there was little that aired … Continue reading Biathlon is my favorite Winter Olympics sport
Recently a friend of mine got a new job. I'm older and have more professional experience, but I won't degrade our relationship by calling it mentoring. Still, I try to give her good advice when I can, which is why when I found out she got the job I told her, "Ask for more money." "Do I … Continue reading Always ask for more money
