Monthly Archives: November 2025

Engineering Layoffs = More Free Cash Flow

Posted on November 21, 2025 by aknudson

In which I think the findings that 40% of the recent Amazon layoffs further supports the hypothesis that Amazon wants Free Cash Flow to get cash-in-hand, and is willing to risk scaling and/or features for Q4 to get it. Continue reading →

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So You Want To Be a Manager? What Do You Do If…

Posted on November 14, 2025 by aknudson

Where I give advice for those transitioning from individual contributor roles to management. I use a story to illustrate how to be comfortable with the hard questions, and how to be supportive and honest with your people. Continue reading →

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New Page: Twoshirts!

Posted on November 9, 2025 by aknudson

Announcing the new page and category: Twoshirts! It’s for discussion and and raising awareness of The Tale of Twoshirts, a planned 5-book young adult humorous cozy fantasy series. Continue reading →

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About What Andy Said…

Posted on November 7, 2025 by aknudson

Where I discuss “a culture of and,” why Amazon’s leadership principles create that culture, and asking why Andy Jassy creating a culture of or. Continue reading →

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