Annie Hedgpeth
@anniehedgie.bsky.social
The apprenticeship ladder is breaking down, and we may want to rethink what we're doing to contribute to that.
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The apprenticeship ladder is breaking down, and we may want to rethink what we're doing to contribute to that.
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Companies replace junior eng positions with AI
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Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
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Companies optimize for immediate results
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A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
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Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
The Junior Hiring Crisis
AI isn’t replacing everyone. It’s removing the apprenticeship ladder. Here’s what that means for students, early-career professionals, and the tech industry’s future.
people-work.io
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Companies replace junior eng positions with AI
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
I learned a long time ago that I needed an extra dose of intentionality to keep up with relationships because of my forgetfulness. But that's okay. Forgetfulness doesn't have to get in the way of showing I care.
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I learned a long time ago that I needed an extra dose of intentionality to keep up with relationships because of my forgetfulness. But that's okay. Forgetfulness doesn't have to get in the way of showing I care.
I won't lie; I've probably done all of these networking faux-pas in my life at some point. But when we can label them, hopefully it prevents us from repeating the same mistakes.
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I won't lie; I've probably done all of these networking faux-pas in my life at some point. But when we can label them, hopefully it prevents us from repeating the same mistakes.
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
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November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Today's college students need to be intentional about creating their own opportunities, bc we can already see that they are given fewer of them than we (gen x) were.
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
Students, Create Your Own Opportunities!
YouTube video by People Work App
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November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today's college students need to be intentional about creating their own opportunities, bc we can already see that they are given fewer of them than we (gen x) were.
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
Been talking to a lot of college kids lately about networking, and I really want them all to know that the best way they can start is by looking for ways to add value, and don't wait for permission.
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Networking by adding value
YouTube video by People Work App
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November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Been talking to a lot of college kids lately about networking, and I really want them all to know that the best way they can start is by looking for ways to add value, and don't wait for permission.
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Don't wait for permission to create value in your career, even before it starts! Look for opportunities to give & build your network with trust & authenticity.
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
Networking In College
YouTube video by People Work App
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November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Don't wait for permission to create value in your career, even before it starts! Look for opportunities to give & build your network with trust & authenticity.
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I did this YT reaction video to this recent CS graduate's very honest and raw video on the state of junior hiring for CS roles. It's exactly what we've been talking about lately, so I'm really curious what my tech friends think about junior hiring right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HOm...
Reaction: A "cooked" Computer Science grad's perspective
YouTube video by People Work App
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I did this YT reaction video to this recent CS graduate's very honest and raw video on the state of junior hiring for CS roles. It's exactly what we've been talking about lately, so I'm really curious what my tech friends think about junior hiring right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HOm...
The elephant in the networking room is that networking is seen as using people. I get it.
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
October 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The elephant in the networking room is that networking is seen as using people. I get it.
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
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October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Reposted by Annie Hedgpeth
We take engineering excellence very seriously. We know everyone says that, but...we really do. Read for yourself. :)
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September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We take engineering excellence very seriously. We know everyone says that, but...we really do. Read for yourself. :)
people-work.io/about/engine...
people-work.io/about/engine...
This Saturday we presented our business model at @colorado.edu Leeds School of Business.
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
Buffing Up Our Business Model at CU Leeds School of Business
We had the honor and anxiety of presenting our Business Model Canvas at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Here's why, if you get the chance, you should, too.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This Saturday we presented our business model at @colorado.edu Leeds School of Business.
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Here's a post about how to navigate this tricky situation.
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
Navigating Workplace Accusations
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Learn how to navigate this tricky s...
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September 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Here's a post about how to navigate this tricky situation.
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
Give-First Approach to Networking
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io
September 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
It's so ironic when people are afraid to give negative product feedback because they fear hurting the relationship, but the opposite is the most true! I want the negative feedback. Give me all the gory details! I'm more offended if you withhold it from me.
September 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's so ironic when people are afraid to give negative product feedback because they fear hurting the relationship, but the opposite is the most true! I want the negative feedback. Give me all the gory details! I'm more offended if you withhold it from me.
This is why I hate when people say that vacation is the cure for burnout: people-work.io/blog/burnout...
Burnout: Are You Treating the Symptoms or the Root-Cause
I propose that the key to fighting burnout is to find out how you lost all the agency you had in your job or maybe even in your whole career. Did you ever even have it? If not, why?
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September 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is why I hate when people say that vacation is the cure for burnout: people-work.io/blog/burnout...
In today's job market, it's easy to feel like you have no control. Maybe you stay in a job you hate because you fear there's nothing else. Maybe you’re struggling to find something at all because you don't stand out.
September 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In today's job market, it's easy to feel like you have no control. Maybe you stay in a job you hate because you fear there's nothing else. Maybe you’re struggling to find something at all because you don't stand out.
Reposted by Annie Hedgpeth
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This one gets a bit vulnerable. Michael opens up about how he didn't make the most of that first 6 months onboarding window that we're always talking about and what he learned from it.
people-work.io/blog/my-fail...
people-work.io/blog/my-fail...
My Failures Onboarding at Splunk
Onboarding to most people is an estoeric exercise most people want to get out of the way as quickly as possible. In this post we dive into what Michael did wrong in his onboarding journey at Splunk, i...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This one gets a bit vulnerable. Michael opens up about how he didn't make the most of that first 6 months onboarding window that we're always talking about and what he learned from it.
people-work.io/blog/my-fail...
people-work.io/blog/my-fail...
I love this idea of AI stress testing social media and how it’s revealing so many of its failings. I wrote this as I was stewing about all of that.
Why not have a career that makes you happiest as well as has good business outcomes? This is why we want to help you navigate relationships and business.
people-work.io/blog/how-ai-...
people-work.io/blog/how-ai-...
How AI is Driving Us Back to Human Connection at Work
Discover how AI saturation is making authentic human connection your biggest workplace advantage. Learn why being genuinely human sets you apart.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I love this idea of AI stress testing social media and how it’s revealing so many of its failings. I wrote this as I was stewing about all of that.
Just this week I’ve seen at least one news article about a huge data breach at a major HR software company that many of your companies likely use, and no one really bats an eye at this stuff anymore.
They also don't use the software for their professional growth because they can't trust it.
They also don't use the software for their professional growth because they can't trust it.
We care deeply about your growth and respect that you need privacy to enable that.
You should demand that of any software company that asks you to share vulnerable data that could affect your career.
people-work.io/about/privacy
You should demand that of any software company that asks you to share vulnerable data that could affect your career.
people-work.io/about/privacy
Privacy
Career management platform
people-work.io
August 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just this week I’ve seen at least one news article about a huge data breach at a major HR software company that many of your companies likely use, and no one really bats an eye at this stuff anymore.
They also don't use the software for their professional growth because they can't trust it.
They also don't use the software for their professional growth because they can't trust it.
My gym app just released an AI integration that no one asked for. I guess that was easier than making the original app not suck. Now it still sucks but with AI. Yay…
August 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My gym app just released an AI integration that no one asked for. I guess that was easier than making the original app not suck. Now it still sucks but with AI. Yay…
We want to give you a curated experience to make your career better, not a low-quality tool that we can sell to your company that you'll never use. Here's a post where we go deeper into why we bootstrapped.
people-work.io/about/bootst...
people-work.io/about/bootst...
Why We Bootstrapped
Career management platform
people-work.io
August 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
We want to give you a curated experience to make your career better, not a low-quality tool that we can sell to your company that you'll never use. Here's a post where we go deeper into why we bootstrapped.
people-work.io/about/bootst...
people-work.io/about/bootst...
Been thinking a lot lately about how to onboard strategically so you don’t end up in a rut down the line.
dev.people-work.io/blog/the-onb...
dev.people-work.io/blog/the-onb...
The Onboarding Opportunity
The first six months at a job are critical to determining the path your career will take while you're there. Take full advantage of your onboarding time and set yourself up for success.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Been thinking a lot lately about how to onboard strategically so you don’t end up in a rut down the line.
dev.people-work.io/blog/the-onb...
dev.people-work.io/blog/the-onb...