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Last week we talked about how to turn down a job. We thought we'd follow up with a bit more information about WHEN to turn down a job! Note: There's a bit of swearing in this one, so it might not be safe around the kiddos! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Shocking as it may seem to some, there are definitely times you should turn down a job offer, but how do you do that? Is there a good way? Kel and Joshua discuss a few ways to turn down a job without burning any bridges. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua and Kel discuss some changes to the podcast and how iteration plays into all things, development and otherwise. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Kel and Joshua discuss some really crap interview questions... and making them better! Warning!! Joshua swears more times in this episode than all other episodes combined... I think it was a total of 2-3? Still probably not the best episode for children! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Today Ted Stark joins us to discuss ageism (affecting both older and younger!), getting older, keeping skills sharp and approaching how to sell your age. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

We promised "A Day In The Life" episodes, but thought it was only fair to go through our days before we ask a bunch of other people to share theirs. Turns out, we spend a lot of our time building frameworks and helping newer devs. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Welcome to 2020. Since we're in the future and we like learning from the past... today Kel and Joshua present a recap of some of the most important messages of the podcast in 2019, as well as some hints of what's to come in 2020! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Another episode all about feedback. But this time we're on the receiving  end. How do you receive feedback without getting offended? Spoiler: Maybe you don't! Note: Joshua breaks out the S-word in this episode. So it might not be completely child friendly! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

We've talked about how important feedback is in the past, but how do you give good feedback? Joshua and Kel talk about how to give feedback people will appreciate and value. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Today, Joshua makes a personal appeal to you. Getting Apps Done is just over a year old now and it's been quite a ride. The community has always been a huge influence and resource for fuelling and driving the podcast and now Joshua has a couple specific requests from you, the listeners. As always, our Slack channel is an important part of the podcast, but doubly so today! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua and Kel revisit estimation! Why is estimation important? What do you need to get accurate estimates? How many turkeys are there in Turkey? (As it turns out, apparently there aren't wild turkeys in Turkey...) Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua and Kel talk about burnout, what it is, why it is and what to do about it! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua and Kel talk about setting and maintaining expectations and the importance of building up this skill and how it plays into the role on a practical basis. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua and Kel talk about the old cliché, "it's not what you know, it's who you know." Some general advice about networking and building relatinpships to help you forward your career.... oh and one F-Bomb! So probably not safe for children. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Joshua actually managed to hit the record button this time! So we're back with a fresh look at niching down, specifically a practical discussion about how it helps get a job! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Another episode of our marketing 101 for devs! Today, Joshua screws up and forgets to hit record. Then talks about niching down! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Today Joshua gives some simple advice as a starting point for our new mini series on marketing 101 for developers. This series is all about helping you get your name out there and get noticed. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Welcome to season 2 of Getting Apps Done!!!!! Kel and Joshua have both updated their personal websites recently, so today they take a look at each other's sites and discuss the reasons they keep them up to date as well as the reasons behind a lot of the individual decisions they made! This kicks off the first in a series of episodes aimed at helping developers market themselves better, whether you're looking for a job or leads for your freelance business. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

We've survived our first year! This is the final episode of "Season 1". Joshua takes a look back at the journey and lessons learned and how Getting Apps Done has made him a better developer. A special thank you to all our listeners who've supported us, given feedback and participated in the show! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

Not only is it ok to Google stuff (all the time... seriously... I use Google ALL THE TIME!), today we talk about HOW to find technical things on Google (and probably a lot of other things!) Joshua also, finally... turns the tables and catches Kel using an acronym! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!