Nerd Journey Episode 057 - We discuss how to get your financial house in order by paying down debt, control expenses, home ownership, and examine standard and retirement savings.

Nerd Journey Episode 056 - We discuss the process of evaluating whether to continue discussing an opportunity, the offer process, soliciting counter-offers, declining, accepting, and transitions.

Nerd Journey Episode 055 - Part 3 of our series on Unexpected Career Opportunities. This week we're talking about taking those first few steps forward when exploring an opportunity. Prepare and approach the screening call.

Nerd Journey Episode 054 - The second in a series on how to prepare for unexpected career opportunities. How to respond to a recruiter, and is there an upside to telling your manager you've been contacted?

Nerd Journey Episode 053 - The first in a series on how to prepare for unexpected career opportunities, even if it's the possibility of being terminated.

Nerd Journey Episode 052 - In the second half of our management career discussion with Charlie Nichol, we get advice for those considering management as a career as well as tips on how to help members of your team develop.

This is the first half of our discussion with Charlie Nichol, currently an Senior Solution Engineering Manager at VMware; We chat about his early career and the transition from individual contributor to management.

Bonus Episode #6: John and Nick chat about experiencing VMworld 2019 in San Francisco. They discuss their experience of the event as employees and Solution Engineers, the Solution Exchange (vendor expo), and the presentations they gave.

Nerd Journey Episode 050 How the Human Resources department affects company culture, evaluating company culture from the outside, and when to go to HR with issues - The second half of our discussion with Marisa Eckberg, an HR professional.

Nerd Journey Episode 040 - Paid Time Off and Evaluating Company Culture - The first half of our discussion with Marisa Eckberg, an HR professional.