Nick Kolakowski has written for The Washington Post, Slashdot, eWeek, McSweeney's, Thrillist, WebMD, Trader Monthly, and other venues. He's also the author of "A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps" and "Maxine Unleashes Doomsday," a pair of noir thrillers.
Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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How Does Experience Impact Tech Professional Salaries?
How much can experience boost a tech salary? That’s a key question addressed in Dice’s latest Tech Salary Report. Salary data from thousands of tech professionals shows what you probably suspect: the more years… -
These Companies Pay Top Compensation for Hardware Engineers
Hardware is a huge bet for many companies. Releasing a new phone, for example, can take years and millions (if not billions) of dollars in research and development. That makes engineers who can effectively plan… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Breaking Down Dice's Tech Salary Report
“Tech Connects,” Dice’s podcast, digs into the tech hiring, recruiting, and career topics that matter to you. Subscribe on ACast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Podcasts, and YouTube! We have a ve… -
Top 20 Highest-Paying Skills for Tech Professionals
Which tech skills pay the most? That’s a crucial question for tech professionals, especially considering the massive amount of time needed to master certain skills. Dice’s latest Tech Salary Report, based on re… -
Will Apple Vision Pro Launch Impact VR Salaries?
The launch of Apple’s Vision Pro headset has put virtual reality (VR) at the forefront of the tech conversation yet again. Although companies such as Meta have spent years (and billions of dollars) iterating in… -
How Much Vacation Time Do Tech Pros Get?
How much vacation do tech professionals get? The answer to that question can help you negotiate the specifics of your own PTO. According to Dice’s latest Tech Salary Report, the vacation available to tech profe… -
Which Benefits are Important to Tech Professionals?
Which benefits do tech professionals want? According to Dice’s latest Tech Salary Report, health insurance, PTO, 401k matching and pension benefits remain most important to tech professionals. While the share o… -
These Tech Companies Pay Software Engineers the Most
Which tech companies pay software engineers the most? It’s easy to see why that question pops up again and again in software engineering circles. Levels.fyi, which regularly crowdsources compensation data from… -
How Do Tech Professionals Increase Their Pay?
Tech salaries stagnated last year. Despite that trend, many tech professionals managed to secure notably higher compensation, including salary and bonuses. How did they earn those increases, and how can you do… -
Are Tech Professionals Using A.I. When Applying for Jobs?
Are job seekers relying on artificial intelligence (A.I.) as part of their job hunt? A new study suggests that a significant percentage of those on the job market are turning to generative A.I. tools to improve…