I automated my job over a year ago and haven't told anyone

Post by bubblecheck » Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 12:42 AM UTC

efsavage wrote: post #310

I once almost completely automated my job, and didn't hide it. The job was to load data files into the backend system. The problem was there there were almost as many formats (~80) as there were partners sending data (~120), not just in structure but in content (deltas, full replace, etc.). This job was burning people out every 6 months, and I was the hapless next victim who was just looking to break into a tech posi…

Post by cyberlurker » Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 12:44 AM UTC

TravelTechGuy wrote: post #330

efsavage wrote: post #310

I once almost completely automated my job, and didn't hide it. The job was to load data files into the backend system. The problem was there there were almost as many formats (~80) as there were partners sending data (~120), not just in structure but in content (deltas, full replace, etc.). This job was burning people out every 6 months, and I was the hapless next victim who was just looking to break into a tech posi…

re: the performance review: don't know about your work place, but the first quarterly review I got at [insert name of large known company], my manger sat me down and explained she is budgeted a certain amount of bonus points for her 5 team members, and required to "grade on a curve". Hence, 1 team member will be "above average", 3 will be "average", and one "below average" every quarter. And for fairness, she rotates…

Post by belval » Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 12:53 AM UTC

bubblecheck wrote: post #421

efsavage wrote: post #310

I once almost completely automated my job, and didn't hide it. The job was to load data files into the backend system. The problem was there there were almost as many formats (~80) as there were partners sending data (~120), not just in structure but in content (deltas, full replace, etc.). This job was burning people out every 6 months, and I was the hapless next victim who was just looking to break into a tech posi…

You should have ensured that they had possession of a reliable backup/recovery method -- or, at least, clarified such a need via your exit interview.

Post by bubblecheck » Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 12:59 AM UTC

belval wrote: post #425

bubblecheck wrote: post #421

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You should have ensured that they had possession of a reliable backup/recovery method -- or, at least, clarified such a need via your exit interview.

Even disregarding how much goodwill the company had burned at that point. Your solution implies that they would've set up a backup method once the employee left. For most company the exit interview is done to tick a box. The feedback given will not be listened to at all. I can absolutely understand why he didn't feel like it was his job to setup and entire source control system on his way out the door.

Post by sjg007 » Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 1:00 AM UTC

noasaservice wrote: post #403

idworks1 wrote: post #393

When customers picked up their orders from our warehouse, they signed the A4 sized receipt. We made a copy using a photocopier, and kept our copy in a box. Then the following month, we moved the box into a pallet. When the pallet was full of these boxes, we shrink-wrapped it and fork-lifted it into a shelf in the warehouse. After a few years, they had pallets after pallets of receipts. Customers often called to dispu…

And from MANY years working in various businesses, this kind of massive labor-saving and process-saving activities are always wanted, never encouraged, and penalized by more work and no extra pay/bonuses. And frankly, I love solving business process issues like this. I think it's challenging, fun, and interesting work. But is it monetarily valued? Nope.