We're taking another break from the "Sinister" series today, as Darren takes time to talk about some observations about his return to the ranks of full-time employment, including some interviewing stories, evaluating companies, and evaluating leadership. He also takes time to issue a challenge to demonstrate more critical thinking regarding misinformation spreading in UX via social media. Tune in for the deets!

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Many feel the UX/UI combo acronym is innocent and the norm in UX circles, though it's anything but. This episode of the Sinister series is dedicated to exposing several dangers and traits associated with the popularity of saying, embracing, and spreading the use of this dreaded expression and the challenges associated with putting it to an end.
Want to learn more? Up for the challenge? Check out this episode!!!

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In this episode, Darren continues the coverage of sinister traits at work in today's UX community. He focuses on who and who should not be allowed to participate in the candidate interviewing process, the indirect sanctioning of attacks on true UX seniors, the spreading and embracing of the UX bogeyman mindset, and the overwhelming presence of coddlers and their impact. Tune in for the deets!

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In the return to the sinister UX culture exposé, Darren sheds much needed light on such topics as today's UXers being gaslit about the state of the discipline, misguided hiring expectations, misappropriation of skill levels, interview sabotage, premature promotions, downplaying the importance of fundamentals, and several more. Tune in for a weekly dose of much-needed truth.

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In the conclusion of this Talkin' Shop session with Manisha Bhalekar, we covered a broad range of topics including mentoring, UX and brand equity, Manisha's transition into UX leadership, upgrading one's UX skills, having a healthy AI mindset, today's UX job market, UX appropriation, and the use of the UX/UI combo acronym and the associated dangers. Tune in for the insights!

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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In the first of a two-part Talkin' Shop session, Darren speaks with Manisha Bhalekar, the Executive Leader of UX Design and Research at Turvo. In addition to learning about Manisha's start and personal journey in UX, the two also talk about the importance of building relationships, understanding and properly defining empathy, the importance of leaders hiring people who are smarter than themselves, championing UX in one's organization, and key aspects associated with mentoring.

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In this special edition of Talkin' Shop, Darren has a conversation with Dr. Ari Zelmanow, where the duo address several hot topics associated with today's UX climate, including but not limited to the value of UX and the future of UX research. Dr. Ari also shares information about his educational program, "The Influential Researcher." Tune in for this enlightening and enriching segment.

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In this week's sinister UX culture exposé, Darren focuses on several insidious and unethical things that are all related to job seeking, interviewing, and employment. Check out this week's episodes to learn more!

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Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on confusion surrounding the use of the UX/UI combo acronym, false certification mindsets, being overrun with Dunning-Kruger, the fallacy of putting one's self out there, and the false senior debacle. Tune in for the breakdown.

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Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on one thing -- the "Kool-aid" mentality (e.g., the tendency to believe anything, the rampant adherence to bandwagon bias rules, and the dictates of certain classes of practitioners in UX. Tune in for the deets!

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Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. 

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.