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On Quiet Quitting

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 / Simon / Leave a comment

As someone who has thought a lot about worker productivity & engagement over the years, watching the #QuietQuitting trend unfold across the globe over the past few months has been fascinating. https://youtu.be/iVLiRWD3gAM From what I can tell, “quiet quitting” is actually a confluence of several macro trends, listed here in order of short- to long-term: … Continue reading On Quiet Quitting

Reflections on Career Change

June 12, 2022July 8, 2022 / Simon / Leave a comment

Around two years ago, I finally committed to a decision that I had been contemplating for the better part of a decade beforehand. I would retire from the tech industry and pursue a brand-new career in urban planning, a field that had piqued my interest ever since high school. (Yes, I did stereotypically play a … Continue reading Reflections on Career Change

The Tragedy of Lowell High School

May 14, 2022May 15, 2022 / Simon / 5 Comments

Across the United States, few high schools attract as much national controversy as Lowell High School. This elite magnet school in San Francisco is famous for its academic rigor, competitive culture, and demographically skewed student body (57% Asian as of this writing). "This is what alumni get to brag about" -- Ian Wang Throughout California, … Continue reading The Tragedy of Lowell High School

New InDesign and HTML Resumé Templates

January 7, 2022March 20, 2022 / Simon / Leave a comment

I've always had a slight obsession with resumés (a.k.a. CVs). I find the challenge of summarizing all of one's career highlights elegantly into a one-pager (and it really should only be one page) quite a satisfying exercise. I also think of them as products for recruiters or hiring managers, typically consumed in mere seconds at … Continue reading New InDesign and HTML Resumé Templates

COVID-19 Reflections

December 19, 2020December 23, 2020 / Simon / 2 Comments

I tested positive for COVID-19, had an utterly horrible couple of weeks, and thankfully have survived to tell the tale. Words cannot express the devastation that came when seeing this Timeline Tuesday, November 24My parents start showing symptoms, noticeably coughing and extreme fatigue. I suggest they get tested, but they don't feel their condition is … Continue reading COVID-19 Reflections

My Quaroutine

May 15, 2020July 4, 2020 / Simon / Leave a comment

As part of compliance with ongoing local public health regulations, I've put most of my travelling aspirations on hold and have been sheltering-in-place for the last couple of months. At first, it was quite challenging - the lack of freedom was stifling and I was a bit lost as to what I should remain focused … Continue reading My Quaroutine

Investing HSAs at Fidelity

April 29, 2020July 4, 2020 / Simon / Leave a comment

As part of some financial spring cleaning, I wanted to take action with several leftover HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) from former employers. I think I found a pretty great home for them and will share how I've invested these funds for future growth. First, for those who work in the United States and are young/healthy, … Continue reading Investing HSAs at Fidelity

On Retiring from Tech

February 1, 2020July 4, 2020 / Simon / Leave a comment

"NOT Working From San Francisco" The software industry in the United States is certainly a lucrative one. I've been fortunate to have worked in many great companies and with many great teammates - and I'm beyond grateful to everyone for helping me get to where I am now. After 10 years of working in software … Continue reading On Retiring from Tech

Do Ikigai Right

April 4, 2018July 4, 2020 / Simon / 3 Comments

If you've been on the Internet anytime in the last few months or so, you likely have seen this image floating around: Most shared image on social media since the blue/gold dress It is essentially the latest attempt to answer humanity's perennial question: What is the meaning of life? What's my purpose? This time, the … Continue reading Do Ikigai Right

My take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

August 30, 2014July 1, 2020 / Simon / Leave a comment

Now that the madness of #BoxWorks 2014 is over, I'd like to arrive late to the party (as usual) and address the latest Internet craze to sweep the nation: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. First, I'd like to thank Dong Ming and Vishal Joshi for separately nominating me in this new-age chain letter, so I … Continue reading My take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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