Hemant Pandey
@hemant-pandey.bsky.social
Helping you grow in Tech and become Financial Independent | Author of ‘The Hustling Engineer’ newsletter
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At the end of day, we are all developing CRUD applications
But always act like we’re building the next big thing
But always act like we’re building the next big thing
March 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
At the end of day, we are all developing CRUD applications
But always act like we’re building the next big thing
But always act like we’re building the next big thing
Work1 -> Money -> Investments -> Wealth -> Freedom -> Work2
But, there is a huge difference between Work1 and Work2
Work1 pays your bills, builds assets which will make you financially sound
Work2 is for your soul, things you love and are passionate about
But, there is a huge difference between Work1 and Work2
Work1 pays your bills, builds assets which will make you financially sound
Work2 is for your soul, things you love and are passionate about
February 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Work1 -> Money -> Investments -> Wealth -> Freedom -> Work2
But, there is a huge difference between Work1 and Work2
Work1 pays your bills, builds assets which will make you financially sound
Work2 is for your soul, things you love and are passionate about
But, there is a huge difference between Work1 and Work2
Work1 pays your bills, builds assets which will make you financially sound
Work2 is for your soul, things you love and are passionate about
Life as a Software Engineer is not easy 🙃
February 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Life as a Software Engineer is not easy 🙃
This question should be banned
No one cares whether you use Python or Java or C++
Problem solving and your ability to communicate is what matters
#interviews
No one cares whether you use Python or Java or C++
Problem solving and your ability to communicate is what matters
#interviews
February 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
This question should be banned
No one cares whether you use Python or Java or C++
Problem solving and your ability to communicate is what matters
#interviews
No one cares whether you use Python or Java or C++
Problem solving and your ability to communicate is what matters
#interviews
🚀 “I don’t know” is so underrated
February 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
🚀 “I don’t know” is so underrated
I have given interviews at 30+ companies, and here’s my conclusion:
Interviews are 60% luck and 40% preparation.
A thread 🧵👇
Interviews are 60% luck and 40% preparation.
A thread 🧵👇
February 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I have given interviews at 30+ companies, and here’s my conclusion:
Interviews are 60% luck and 40% preparation.
A thread 🧵👇
Interviews are 60% luck and 40% preparation.
A thread 🧵👇
Are you actually productive?
Or do you just look productive?
🧵👇
Or do you just look productive?
🧵👇
January 31, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Are you actually productive?
Or do you just look productive?
🧵👇
Or do you just look productive?
🧵👇
Being No. 2 might just be the best job ever.
I recently heard a podcast with GaryVee where he shared something fascinating.
The No. 2 role in any business can be more rewarding than being the founder.
Here’s why: 🧵👇
I recently heard a podcast with GaryVee where he shared something fascinating.
The No. 2 role in any business can be more rewarding than being the founder.
Here’s why: 🧵👇
January 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Being No. 2 might just be the best job ever.
I recently heard a podcast with GaryVee where he shared something fascinating.
The No. 2 role in any business can be more rewarding than being the founder.
Here’s why: 🧵👇
I recently heard a podcast with GaryVee where he shared something fascinating.
The No. 2 role in any business can be more rewarding than being the founder.
Here’s why: 🧵👇
I was freelancing in 2015
And then started working full-time in 2018
I have seen the industry taking some huge turns and sharing the major turns in this newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
And then started working full-time in 2018
I have seen the industry taking some huge turns and sharing the major turns in this newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
Tech Industry in 2015 vs 2025
How the Tech Industry has evolved in last 10 years
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January 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I was freelancing in 2015
And then started working full-time in 2018
I have seen the industry taking some huge turns and sharing the major turns in this newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
And then started working full-time in 2018
I have seen the industry taking some huge turns and sharing the major turns in this newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
Who should you take advice from?
January 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Who should you take advice from?
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January 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
25% off for first 20 Buyers
Use Coupon : NEWYEAR
If you are a student looking to do Master’s in USA, this will save you a lot of time and money
Get Here:
topmate.io/hemant/1103431
Use Coupon : NEWYEAR
If you are a student looking to do Master’s in USA, this will save you a lot of time and money
Get Here:
topmate.io/hemant/1103431
Just Build Something That Works
As engineers, we often aim for perfection but that’s even worse
Just build something that works.
- Solve the core problem
- Ship it
- Learn from real users
You can always iterate and improve later
Don’t let perfection stop you
Build, ship, learn, repeat
As engineers, we often aim for perfection but that’s even worse
Just build something that works.
- Solve the core problem
- Ship it
- Learn from real users
You can always iterate and improve later
Don’t let perfection stop you
Build, ship, learn, repeat
January 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just Build Something That Works
As engineers, we often aim for perfection but that’s even worse
Just build something that works.
- Solve the core problem
- Ship it
- Learn from real users
You can always iterate and improve later
Don’t let perfection stop you
Build, ship, learn, repeat
As engineers, we often aim for perfection but that’s even worse
Just build something that works.
- Solve the core problem
- Ship it
- Learn from real users
You can always iterate and improve later
Don’t let perfection stop you
Build, ship, learn, repeat
A lot of folks are too focussed on building a side hustle before building a main one
January 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A lot of folks are too focussed on building a side hustle before building a main one
Engineering estimates is one thing you can never be perfect at
But as tech leads, we can definitely improve with time and experience
I made multiple bad estimates and compiled all my learnings in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
But as tech leads, we can definitely improve with time and experience
I made multiple bad estimates and compiled all my learnings in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
How to Estimate like a Superstar Tech Lead ?
Actionable tips to help you make better engineering estimates
open.substack.com
January 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Engineering estimates is one thing you can never be perfect at
But as tech leads, we can definitely improve with time and experience
I made multiple bad estimates and compiled all my learnings in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
But as tech leads, we can definitely improve with time and experience
I made multiple bad estimates and compiled all my learnings in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
Things you should never take permission for
January 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Things you should never take permission for
Whatever I share on LinkedIN is very BASIC
Almost everything I write about is something most Senior Engineers already know
They’ve been there, done that
But only 1% of them actually share it
Almost everything I write about is something most Senior Engineers already know
They’ve been there, done that
But only 1% of them actually share it
January 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Whatever I share on LinkedIN is very BASIC
Almost everything I write about is something most Senior Engineers already know
They’ve been there, done that
But only 1% of them actually share it
Almost everything I write about is something most Senior Engineers already know
They’ve been there, done that
But only 1% of them actually share it
What $15 a month gets you in India ?
January 8, 2025 at 3:45 AM
What $15 a month gets you in India ?
January 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Why you should always keep interviewing every 2 years ?
I got this advice from one of my managers :
“Keep interviewing every 2 years even if you don’t want to switch”
I got this advice from one of my managers :
“Keep interviewing every 2 years even if you don’t want to switch”
January 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Why you should always keep interviewing every 2 years ?
I got this advice from one of my managers :
“Keep interviewing every 2 years even if you don’t want to switch”
I got this advice from one of my managers :
“Keep interviewing every 2 years even if you don’t want to switch”
Don’t care about your weakness
Rather,
Double Down on Your Strengths
You can’t do everything, and you don’t need to
Focus on what you’re already good at and get even better
That’s how most folks achieve growth
- Leverage your strengths
- Stand out
- Stay focused
Find your edge. Double down
Rather,
Double Down on Your Strengths
You can’t do everything, and you don’t need to
Focus on what you’re already good at and get even better
That’s how most folks achieve growth
- Leverage your strengths
- Stand out
- Stay focused
Find your edge. Double down
January 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Don’t care about your weakness
Rather,
Double Down on Your Strengths
You can’t do everything, and you don’t need to
Focus on what you’re already good at and get even better
That’s how most folks achieve growth
- Leverage your strengths
- Stand out
- Stay focused
Find your edge. Double down
Rather,
Double Down on Your Strengths
You can’t do everything, and you don’t need to
Focus on what you’re already good at and get even better
That’s how most folks achieve growth
- Leverage your strengths
- Stand out
- Stay focused
Find your edge. Double down
I took 6 complete weeks off in 2024
That’s a record all time high
Super proud of myself for not feeling guilty about it.
How many days you took off in 2024 ?
That’s a record all time high
Super proud of myself for not feeling guilty about it.
How many days you took off in 2024 ?
January 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I took 6 complete weeks off in 2024
That’s a record all time high
Super proud of myself for not feeling guilty about it.
How many days you took off in 2024 ?
That’s a record all time high
Super proud of myself for not feeling guilty about it.
How many days you took off in 2024 ?
- 16,000+ subscribers in 12 months
- Published 50 articles
- 250K+ views across all posts
- Read across 141 countries and 49 US states
This is the 2024 recap for ‘The Hustling Engineer’
I shared some highlights, top articles and future plans in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
- Published 50 articles
- 250K+ views across all posts
- Read across 141 countries and 49 US states
This is the 2024 recap for ‘The Hustling Engineer’
I shared some highlights, top articles and future plans in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
The Hustling Engineer : Our Amazing Journey in 2024
A Year of Growth, Lessons, and Gratitude
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December 29, 2024 at 6:31 AM
- 16,000+ subscribers in 12 months
- Published 50 articles
- 250K+ views across all posts
- Read across 141 countries and 49 US states
This is the 2024 recap for ‘The Hustling Engineer’
I shared some highlights, top articles and future plans in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
- Published 50 articles
- 250K+ views across all posts
- Read across 141 countries and 49 US states
This is the 2024 recap for ‘The Hustling Engineer’
I shared some highlights, top articles and future plans in the newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/thehustl...
What You Build Also Builds You
Every project you take on isn’t just about the outcome
It’s about the process
Whether you’re building a product or a habit, it’s shaping who you are
The effort you put into creating molds you into a stronger version of yourself
Keep building
Every project you take on isn’t just about the outcome
It’s about the process
Whether you’re building a product or a habit, it’s shaping who you are
The effort you put into creating molds you into a stronger version of yourself
Keep building
December 27, 2024 at 9:02 AM
What You Build Also Builds You
Every project you take on isn’t just about the outcome
It’s about the process
Whether you’re building a product or a habit, it’s shaping who you are
The effort you put into creating molds you into a stronger version of yourself
Keep building
Every project you take on isn’t just about the outcome
It’s about the process
Whether you’re building a product or a habit, it’s shaping who you are
The effort you put into creating molds you into a stronger version of yourself
Keep building
I mentored over 50 incredible individuals through Topmate this year
Each session was an opportunity to share my knowledge, but more importantly, it became a two-way street of learning and growth.
topmate.io/hemant
Each session was an opportunity to share my knowledge, but more importantly, it became a two-way street of learning and growth.
topmate.io/hemant
December 25, 2024 at 4:54 AM
I mentored over 50 incredible individuals through Topmate this year
Each session was an opportunity to share my knowledge, but more importantly, it became a two-way street of learning and growth.
topmate.io/hemant
Each session was an opportunity to share my knowledge, but more importantly, it became a two-way street of learning and growth.
topmate.io/hemant
Are you also struggling to manage side projects ?
Balancing a full-time job as a software engineer and doing side projects can be a real challenge
Here’s what works for me:
Balancing a full-time job as a software engineer and doing side projects can be a real challenge
Here’s what works for me:
December 24, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Are you also struggling to manage side projects ?
Balancing a full-time job as a software engineer and doing side projects can be a real challenge
Here’s what works for me:
Balancing a full-time job as a software engineer and doing side projects can be a real challenge
Here’s what works for me: