Stories on building design, technology, and ourselves. Insider insights for designing your tech career in top tech companies. This newsletter is syndicated from faangboss.com <br/><br/><a href="https://catlo.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">catlo.substack.com</a>
Faangboss
Claim This Podcastby Stories on building design, technology, and ourselves
2 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
14
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality2
Social0
YouTube64
Engagement0
Podcast Overview
Stories on building design, technology, and ourselves. Insider insights for designing your tech career in top tech companies. This newsletter is syndicated from faangboss.com <br/><br/><a href="https://catlo.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">catlo.substack.com</a>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
9/30/2024
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
14
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality2
Social0
YouTube64
Engagement0
6
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
12
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
9 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
iTunes Tags
6.5/10
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Publishing Consistency
Every 122 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Faangboss
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
June 1, 2025
Dogs not barking: the quiet crisis nobody's talking about
<p>The Quiet Crises in Tech: Unspoken Challenges in UX Design and Career Growth </p><p>Cat introduces her newsletter, Faang Boss, which focuses on UX design and career growth at major tech companies like Amazon. </p><p>Cat discusses the unspoken challenges or 'dogs not barking' in the tech industry, such as widespread burnout, performance-driven compensation, and the impact of AI on job roles. She shares insights from various surveys and studies, and offers guidance on navigating these issues, whether through mastering business strategy or adapting to new technologies. The episode aims to highlight the often overlooked issues affecting tech workers and proposes actionable solutions. </p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>00:53 Today's Topic: Dogs Not Barking </p><p>01:25 Sentiment Survey Results </p><p>02:43 My Role at Amazon </p><p>05:53 Performance Management Issues </p><p>07:42 AI's Impact on Jobs </p><p>10:15 Strategies for Career Growth </p><p>11:16 Figma's Recent Update</p><p> 12:32 Conclusion and Call to Action</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Faangboss at <a href="https://catlo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">catlo.substack.com/subscribe</a>
September 30, 2024
Special voiceover life update episode - the good, the bad, the ugly
<p>Dear readers,</p><p>If you're new here, welcome to Faangboss, where I write stories about building design, technology and ourselves.</p><p>I've narrated an audio version of issue, whatchy'all think about reading vs listening?</p><p>In this issue:</p><p>* 👍🏻 The good: conference and breaks</p><p>* 👎🏻 The bad: burnout and rto</p><p>* 🔥 The ugly: credit thieves</p><p>👍🏻 The good</p><p><strong>👩🏻💻 Attending </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.gracehoppercelebration.com/"><strong>Grace Hopper Conference</strong></a><strong> next week (Philly, 9/7-9/11)</strong>. After attending Amazon women's leadership training (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.faangboss.com/10-insights-from-women-leadership-training/">Ten learnings from women leadership training</a>), I was eager to join more women conferences designed to bring research, technologists, and computing. GHC is focused on Data Science, AI, HCI, Open Source, Software Development and more. I picked this over <a target="_blank" href="https://config.figma.com/">Config</a> 😜 because instead of going to a marketing event about design tool, there are sessions for C-level and super seniors. If you are going in-person, drop me a note.</p><p><strong>🔕 Took a well deserved 2 days off work.</strong> I've been harassed by automated work emails that my PTO is no longer accruing because the limits been reached. I was in Seattle for work and spent time with my summer intern before she returned to Stanford. 🥹🐣 My mom came up for the weekend and I survived it with Seattle's touristy stuff.</p><p>👎🏻 The bad</p><p><strong>🔥 Burnout and dropping the ball on writing.</strong> 🦗 ::: crickets ::: I've been quiet. I was at the edge of burnout and didn't feel inspired to write. Writing is about designing word choice, sequencing the order, and structuring the flow to maximize clarity and intent. In the next 6–9 months, I hope to uplevel where the mechanics of writing will occupy less time, so I can spend more effort on crafting the message.</p><p><strong>🎥 Running behind schedule on content creation.</strong> I started filming a YouTube series called “Speed run to Senior" in March. The purpose of this series is to help junior designers overcome obstacles in this tough job market. It is hard to balance a full-time job, home life, health, writing, and creating social media content. I don't know how people have the mental capacity, I feel like I'm juggling 20 plates at once. Read more about the project: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.faangboss.com/a-word-from-my-mentee/">AMA: A word from my mentee...</a></p><p>💣 <strong>Five days in office and flattening management.</strong> If you know me, you know that I've hated corporate culture my whole life. If only we didn't have to find out about company policies in the press. They will turn the dials to unbelievably spicy and hot to see which employee jumps. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.faangboss.com/kiss-keep-it-short-stupid/">It's a perfect lay-off.</a> Have your portfolios ready. I'm screwed because mine's aging with old work from four years ago. The other night, I spent seven hours fucking around with font pairings instead of updating the content. I'm on Akkurat Pro and Plantin combo, see it on <a target="_blank" href="https://catlo.design">https://catlo.design</a>. I know this slaps because <a target="_blank" href="https://www.typewolf.com/akkurat">validated at Typewolf</a>.</p><p>🔥 The ugly</p><p>This is a hard story to share. ❤️🩹</p><p><strong>Not everyone you work with or for will give you credit when it is due.</strong> This is a widespread problem in corporate, where everyone looks out for themselves. People will do anything to get what they want, no matter the cost.</p><p>I am generous with my time and help my colleagues without hesitation. I've had several bad experiences in my career where I've had designers steal my designs, modify them slightly, and present them as their own. Software development managers have tried to take credit for my research work that is not even in their job family.</p><p>The toxic distrust lasted two quarters. Management did not help or take action to unblock. I resigned from the team, leaving the individual who solely prioritized their own self-interest. They prevailed. Survival is a priority.</p><p>I was forgetting about this toxic ending when the only project I worked on for four months on was launched. In the launch announcement email where credit is posted, my name is conveniently left out.</p><p>I quit because I knew this behavior would happen months in advance, but it's shocking when the nightmare turns out the way you thought it would. I mistakenly believed these people to have basic human integrity.</p><p>The act of reliving this tale induces PTSD. There are mornings where my emotions boil and rage. When I told management about this, they didn't respond.</p><p>This hurt so much that I decided to fight back and confront the owner. I have documented the fake ass apology and oversight.</p><p>This was no oversight.</p><p>I considered going to HR. I wondered if I should keep letting my anger burn me or let it go for my health. Confronting the person was enough for me to move on. Professionally, I consider them dead.</p><p><strong>Why people do this:</strong></p><p>* Stealing is the fastest way of getting noticed without doing work.</p><p>* They need to conceal their shortcomings because they suck at their job and lack skills. They are threatened and must put others down to raise themselves up.</p><p>* Self-importance and inflated ego in white males in corporate are statically higher than women in white males.</p><p>We are powerful. I will never allow my bad experiences to undermine my beliefs of kindness. I hope to inspire you to have courage and strength when fighting is necessary.</p><p>Have a great week ahead,</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Faangboss at <a href="https://catlo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">catlo.substack.com/subscribe</a>
2 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Faangboss
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Faangboss?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.