CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SITES
NetSlaves
A "new zine dedicated to real-life Dilberts." NetSlaves chronicles outrageous tales from web workers who feel they've been screwed by their current or previous employers.
WebMonster Mailing Lists 
Well known lists run by the WebMonster (Bill Weinman). Lists include the Web Design List, the Web Programming List, the Web Artists List, the Web Business List, and the Web Mac List.
ARTICLES
At Amazon.com, Service Workers Without a Smile
To the public, Amazon.com is an amazing success story in terms of corporate culture and profit; but a number of workers are disenchanted by low wages, poor working conditions, and mandatory overtime. (11/22/1999 at The Washington Post)
Contractor or Employee? You Decide.
The differences between an independent contractor (IC) and a full-time employee (FTE), and advice on choosing which one to be. (9/15/2000 at Web Review)
Cyberslaves, Unite!
NetSlaves authors Bill Lessard and Steve Baldwin talk about their book on the "underbelly of the Internet Economy" and reaction to it. (11/29/1999 at Time Magazine Online)
A Day in the Life of the Web Builder
Interviews in which six web builders, from a variety of companies and job roles, describe their typical days at work and where they see the future of the Web. (12/28/1999 at builder.com)
Dot-Com Compensation More than Options
Recent studies of compensation at California Net startups indicate that turnover rates of about 14%, almost-six-figure compensation for top programmers, and flexible schedules are the norm. (8/2/2000 at CyberAtlas)
I Write Copy for a Web Start-Up
Upon leaving a job at a Philadelphia newspaper for an Internet startup, a journalist is struck by both the casual atmosphere and the sheer energy. (12/15/1999 at The New York Times)
In Internet Time, a Year Is Much Too Long, Judge Says
A New York judge ruled an Internet employee's non-compete agreement invalid, stating that 1 year is several generations on the Internet, and thus too long a duration for such an agreement. (11/5/1999 at The New York Times)
Internet Workforce Compensation Study 2000
An in-depth look at "compensation, culture and job satisfaction in the Internet workplace." Based on a survey of 2,621 Industry Standard subscribers. (9/11/2000 at The Industry Standard)
Is There Still A Contract Market For Programmers?
Slashdot readers discuss how to get telecommuting contract jobs, and the pros and cons vs. regular employment. (1/18/2001 at Slashdot.org)
Jennifer Allen on Web Resumes
Advice from a technical recruiter on what goes into a good resume. (5/11/2000 at builder.com)
Job Seekers Flock to Net Start-Ups
A quick look at the ins and outs of getting a job at an Internet startup. (10/27/1999 at The Salt Lake Tribune)
Laid Off Or Under Arrest?
As dot-commers get laid off from their startups, management often brings in security to rush the ex-employees out and avoid "trouble." (1/15/2001 at SF Gate)
Laid Off Or Under Arrest?
As dot-commers get laid off from their startups, management often brings in security to rush the ex-employees out and avoid "trouble." (1/15/2001 at SF Gate)
Missing the 9-to-5 Routine
Migration from old-line companies to high-tech startups has been well-covered by the media; another trend, that of startup employees who decide to leave the hectic lifestyle and failed promises of riches, is arising. (12/7/1999 at Newsweek)
New Economy Depends on Over 50s, Says U.K. Institution
Analyst Charlotte Thorne of The Industrial Society says that dot-coms are (wisely) turning to experienced businesspeople over age 50 for help and guidance in developing their businesses. (10/2/2000 at InternetNews.com)
Researchers: Companies Should Prepare for "Me Commerce"
According to a recent study by researchers in Philadelphia and at MIT, full-time, permanent employment will be the exception, not the norm; and new organizations that serve such freelancers will flourish. (8/22/2000 at The Boston Herald)
Retaining Employees
Advice on how to retain employees in a high-tech company. (3/12/2000 at about.com)
Retaining Key Staff: What High-Tech Employees Say versus What They Do
"Never listen to what people say in response to a survey: asking high-tech employees what will keep them in their jobs provides very different answers than the factors that actually drive retention." (3/4/2001 at UseIt)
Rewarding Startup Quitters
Startup companies are offering huge incentives not only to hire good people, but to keep employees who plan on quitting. Doubling a salary to keep someone around until an IPO is not unheard-of. (11/29/1999 at Upside)
Sales Smarts Rule Internet
Now that brand-building is such a huge activity with dot-coms, experienced marketers are finding themselves pursued by Internet companies. (1/19/2000 at USA Today)
Tech Workers Take Job Insecurity in Stride
Though investors and executives often fret over layoffs at dot-coms, the technically capable rank and file know they can get another job elsewhere. (12/11/2000 at The Washington Post)
This Week's Agenda: Tapping Your Network
Advice for surviving the economic downturn: maintain your personal network of friends and colleagues; check your bookmarks for the next big opportunity. (10/15/2001 at ClickZ Network)
Tough Times: Lessons Learned
Lessons to remember from the past few years of the web ad industry: quality matters more than quantity; don't ignore the user experience; make your ads relevant. (4/24/2001 at ClickZ Network)
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