How Toxic Fumes Seep Into the Air You Breathe on Planes

An anonymous reader shares an investigative report by LA Times: The plane had begun its descent into Boston. Inside the cockpit, the captain was slumped in his seat. Sitting beside him, copilot Eric Tellmann was starting to pass out. Tellmann managed to strap on his oxygen mask, then grabbed the captain’s arm and forced him to follow suit. Reviving slowly, the…

Psychology Today: How Programmers Can Avoid Burnout

An anonymous reader quotes Psychology Today:
While software development jobs sound great right out of the gate, technology roles don’t always offer a great career path. The entry-level salary is fantastic, and the job is fun. But five years on, the average developer reaches a senior role, and there aren’t many more rungs on the technology career ladder. An article from 1998…