You left a job that gave you a cubicle? Man, I'd kill for a job that gave me a damned cubicle instead of a cacophonous open office... but sadly there are none left except for the one you just gave up.
I quit my job today to make video games full time
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Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
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#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
> For nearly 2 years I spent every night after work coding and designing it.
> I would sketch out game ideas and maps while pretending to take notes in the endless deluge of meetings... stand-ups... backlog grooming... weekly-syncs... retrospectives... and project kickoffs...
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#25Be careful about doing side projects on work time or with company resources. Some vindictive employers may use this against you.
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#26Earlier quoted context omitted.
Those two blocks of statements are independent (doing a side project in your free time vs doing some of the work during working time).
Just reporting what I found, I think the guy is on thin ice. If the company treats him well though, he will be fine.
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#28You left a job that gave you a cubicle? Man, I'd kill for a job that gave me a damned cubicle instead of a cacophonous open office... but sadly there are none left except for the one you just gave up.
- A full private desk.
It is funny how someones prison can be someone else palace.
Best of luck on your game development career.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#29You left a job that gave you a cubicle? Man, I'd kill for a job that gave me a damned cubicle instead of a cacophonous open office... but sadly there are none left except for the one you just gave up.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#30You left a job that gave you a cubicle? Man, I'd kill for a job that gave me a damned cubicle instead of a cacophonous open office... but sadly there are none left except for the one you just gave up.