Changelog Master Feed Action absorbs anxiety (Changelog & Friends #108)
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Aug 29, 2025 Arun Gupta, a former VP at Intel and now exploring opportunities as a free agent, dives into his job hunt after decades in the corporate world. He shares insights on agentic coding strategies and the implications of GPT-5’s release on the tech landscape. The conversation touches on the importance of community building and networking during career transitions, as well as the evolving role of AI in open source. Gupta also offers actionable strategies for job seekers to manage anxiety, emphasizing preparation and structured routines.
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Running Developer Programs At Intel
- Arun describes running Intel's developer, DevRel, OSPO and events teams and the scale of work they did.
- He recounts building developer outreach, hackathons, and maintainership roles across major projects like PyTorch and Kubernetes.
Sudden Restructure And Acceptance
- Arun recounts the sudden corporate restructuring that eliminated his team and how leadership changes signaled trouble.
- He describes receiving the decision through his boss and moving quickly to acceptance and next steps.
Use Action To Beat Anxiety
- Do move quickly from grief to action because worrying wastes time and opportunity.
- Arun's mantra: "Action absorbs anxiety" and he focused on coding and learning instead of stewing.