Episode 470: I said something stupid in a meeting and just want to code

The Soft Skills Engineering Podcast episode 470 features hosts Jamison Dance and Dave Smith addressing listener questions related to software engineering. The first question revolves around accidentally making a negative comment about a team during a meeting and how to handle the awkward situation. They offer humorous and practical advice, including strategies for damage control and addressing the underlying issues with the team. The second question comes from a frontend developer feeling overwhelmed by project management responsibilities and QAing contractors while wanting to focus on coding. The hosts suggest communicating workload issues to management, advocating for a better allocation of resources, and recognizing the value of the new skills being acquired, while also emphasizing the importance of coding early in one's career. They also share personal experiences and offer encouragement.