by Emily Bache | Nov 30, 2008 | Autobiographical, Uncategorized
If you were looking to employ someone, what would you say to a candidate like this:highly intelligent, excellent qualifications for the job, 10 years relevant experience, hardworking, ambitious.Sounds good, doesn’t it? What if she then added:has 2 children, will...
by Emily Bache | Nov 23, 2008 | Review, Uncategorized
My weekend jog through the park was particularly interesting this week. Not just because of the light sprinkling of snow, bright sun and freezing temperatures. I had to watch my footing every time I heard myself interrupt Geoff or forget someone’s name. Yes, I...
by Emily Bache | Nov 12, 2008 | Autobiographical, Uncategorized
This week I was finally invited to the architect forum meeting. Ten more or less geeky men, and me. It’s funny, I don’t usually think about the gender imbalance in the software industry much. On this occasion though, I felt distinctly uncomfortable. They...
by Emily Bache | Oct 24, 2008 | Autobiographical
The full programme for SDC2009 in March will be published in about a week’s time, but I can already tell it will be a great event. The call for papers is now closed, and the website has been updated with photos of all the booked speakers. With only one day of...
by Emily Bache | Oct 7, 2008 | Review
The second official meeting of the Gothenburg Python User Group was last night. Eight of us turned up, despite my writing the wrong address on my meeting invite. (It is Norra Ågatan 10A, not 6A – sorry!)Anyway, in the first part of the meeting Jacob Hallen...
