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Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by jotato » Tue, Nov 29, 2016, 5:13 PM UTC

PedroBatista wrote: post #20

5 Early 30s, spending days staring at computer screens is a nice way to waste your life, the whole RoR to Node.js to Go and React hype cycle made me realize I'm too old for this shit. Finding a job where I'm above of all that madness would be great but middle management is even worse and it's not in me. Maybe self-sufficiency farming would be a better route. Also, when you have a mostly physical demanding job, you ca…

>>Early 30s, spending days staring at computer screens is a nice way to waste your life, the whole RoR to Node.js to Go and React hype cycle made me realize I'm too old for this shit. Finding a job where I'm above of all that madness would be great but middle management is even worse and it's not in me. Maybe self-sufficiency farming would be a better route. Also, when you have a mostly physical demanding job, you can easily socialize with your friends afterwards, with dev work you're brain dead by the end of the day.

I was going to reply to the parent, but I couldn't have said it better myself. I am not unhappy, but the constant switch from framework to framework that my coworkers push has jaded me. Maybe I am just getting too old (relative to them)

I too dream of homesteading, but I don't think it is a valid option.

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by jotato » Tue, Nov 29, 2016, 5:22 PM UTC

Programming/Tech: 9. I really enjoy working in the field. My dissatisfaction comes from

Employment: 5. I am in consulting...I don't think it is for me. My opinion is often ignored. I don't get to explore what I want, and am often considered "staff aug". I have nearly a decade in start-ups. I miss that.

I think my next gig will be a remote one - start-up or not. I was on a contract where I was able to work remote for a year. It was the best schedule for me. Being able to eat lunch with my family, start/finish early, no traffic. It was great.

Did I mention there was no traffic! :)

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by AncoraImparo » Tue, Nov 29, 2016, 11:15 PM UTC

grx wrote: post #37

AncoraImparo wrote: post #13

1 - I hate my life. Plan is to get the money together to start a non tech business. Tech is boring these days.

What's your alternative? Do you already have a plan for this new business?

Yep. Work hard for 5 more years, go back to my home country and open a café where I can meet people who are less predictable than the people I am surrounded by in tech. I am studying as much as I can in my free time on the topic of coffee, and my counterpart involved is doing the same regarding cuisine :)

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by aoeu345 » Wed, Nov 30, 2016, 10:45 AM UTC

akulbe wrote: post #95

aoeu345 wrote: post #3

6 I'm a junior, so my dev work is very mentally draining. However I am well supported and respected by all.

What kind of dev work are you doing? What languages/frameworks?

The usual suspects, ROR and JS/react. It's great fun.

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by dagw » Wed, Nov 30, 2016, 10:54 AM UTC

7 on average.

70% of my time is doing the same data analysis tasks I've already done a dozen time using models that are pretty much 'done', and that stuff is a 5-6.

The other 30% is developing and improving new models and techniques and that 's an 8-10.

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by yoloswagins » Thu, Dec 01, 2016, 1:58 AM UTC

8 Software Engineer

I get to look for interesting patterns in real estate data. I can do some interesting tech(to me), so I'm pleased with my job.

Re: Ask HN: Software Developers – Do you like your job?

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Post by voycey » Wed, Dec 07, 2016, 2:43 AM UTC

akulbe wrote: post #96

voycey wrote: post #88

9 Would be a solid 10 as I love the actual work I do but being so busy at the moment means I am basically sat on my ass 12 hours a day - one of the downsides of working at home is not even getting your "Morning stroll to work" - not great for the waistline!

You might want to consider investing in a treadmill desk. This is a picture of my office setup. I did it this way, so I could alternate between sitting and walking. It's the best! https://www.dropbox.com/s/089qqvaa7j5ob77/office_setup.jpg?d...

I have honestly looked at all of these but I really dont think you can get any meaningful "brain work" done on these, maybe others can - I just definitely can't!