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Do you know any federal tech workers? They are almost always trading down from what they could—or did—earn in the private sector.
They're doing that because the job is cushy and safe. Source: worked for the federal government before. It was cushy and safe.
Not anymore.
State schools is what you want. Strict 9-5, no overtime, no expectations, insane bureaucracy that makes everything slow down to a crawl. You can spend years there without doing anything at all.
Scarce number of jobs and they're all extremely competitive.
I can understand you are like this. Just be upfront about it during interviews. You might be surprised there are companies which are absolutely fine with that. I'm on the other end, I do think your life should revolve around the thing that you are doing 8+ hours a day. I currently have colleagues which are the same like you and it feels I have to pull them through the mud. Just be upfront about it and find a good fit…
You can't be serious.
This accurately describes many tech jobs outside of FAANG or the startup scene. Lay low, close your tickets, and invest aggressively into the S&P 500. You'll be done in about 12 years. Most you'll need to worry about are fudging annual "goals" that have nothing to do with the actual work. Really this sounds like apathy and disillusionment with the state of the mainstream, a sentiment i understand perfectly. I would e…
Can you elaborate more on this?
Literally any job in big tech
This is not my experience whatsoever and someone who works 50+ weeks for big tech. Especially with decreased value for the human element in favor of AI there are now more demands than ever. Engineers have become much more expendable.
The right question you should ask is, is the 8hrs work day plus endless meetings most companies embrace killing workers morale and productivity.
Its your responsibility to commit to your craft when you sign that contract, period
Would not hire someone like you. The right question you should ask is, is the 8hrs work day plus endless meetings most companies embrace killing workers morale and productivity. Its your responsibility to commit to your craft when you sign that contract, period
Some people just have jobs, either because of ability, or choice.