If you're not copying from the web (with appropriate attention to licensing) you are seriously doing it wrong. Especially on an internal facing enterprise product. Sounds like your boss is a moron.
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Re: What would you do? Boss thought I copied code from Web
#22Earlier quoted context omitted.
I only know his history in broad strokes. He has a "reputation," I just don't know the specifics. He hated the guy that I replaced - 3 months later and he is still publicly bad mouthing the guy. Very unprofessional, makes for a hostile work environment.
Is taking him out for a beer an option? I'd recommend nipping this kind of thing in the bud as quickly as possible; or it'll just spiral out of control. If you can: be diplomatic, take him out for drinks after work one day and have a heart-to-heart. He wields a significant amount of power, and it'd be in your best interest for him to like you alot .
i'm not sure if that would work with him, but i will give it some consideration.
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#23I'd update your resume and look around. Things could get better at your current job, however, if you are able to find something new, you should consider it..especially given your current issue. You are right to feel annoyed by this. I would. I think anyone who put the time & effort into something would too. Hopefully your boss will figure it out one day.
thanks, i will definitely update my resume. i moved 800 miles for this job, so there's an extra layer of frustration there, too. i don't want it to have been for nothing.
Re: What would you do? Boss thought I copied code from Web
#24If you're not copying from the web (with appropriate attention to licensing) you are seriously doing it wrong. Especially on an internal facing enterprise product. Sounds like your boss is a moron.
ha - that's a good point. i hadn't thought of that.
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#25Earlier quoted context omitted.
That's what I am afraid of. I am very uncomfortable with the culture of conniving and suspicion that seems to be rampant here.
If I was accused of plagiarism, I'd start making plans to leave. I don't say that lightly; this might, I think, be the first time in my overlong time on HN to give that piece of advice.
this is my first job in the industry, and i've only been there for less than 3 months. i'm afraid i won't be able to find another job with my experience.
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#26Welp, we're always looking for front-end devs. http://www.tapad.com/about-us/careers/openings/
thank you for the link! if i had the experience you guys were looking for, i would absolutely go for it.
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#27The one time I encountered this was in 9th grade. The health class teacher wasn't used to people writing good essays. I got an A on the first essay of the year, and she wrote on the paper "Good job, if you actually wrote it." Her and I did not get along very well that year.
ugh, i would imagine not.
Re: What would you do? Boss thought I copied code from Web
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
I only know his history in broad strokes. He has a "reputation," I just don't know the specifics. He hated the guy that I replaced - 3 months later and he is still publicly bad mouthing the guy. Very unprofessional, makes for a hostile work environment.
A general policy of mine is to avoid people who are frequently bad-mouthing other people. I think this is your key indicator of his character, and yes it does make for a hostile, and corrosive, work environment.
i am quickly adopting it as my general policy, too. i'm tired of the insecurity, neediness, and negativity that accompanies that mentality (along with the things you mentioned).
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#29I would leave that job as quickly as possible. Life is too short to work for a boss who is crazy. You have the drive to learn and grow. Go to meetups, user groups, etc. and get to know others who are like-minded. You'll build the connections you need to find a better job, even if you are a junior dev. They'll see your passion and potential and hire you for that.
Thank you so much for this. I will start going to meet ups ASAP. I have worked so hard to get into this industry (I am almost completely self taught, no tech degree) and all I want is to work with passionate people who are inspired by my passion. I want to make awesome things and be better than I was yesterday. This current job is so disheartening.
Also, if you see startups you like, apply for jobs there. I know that sounds really basic but I'm surprised how often folks don't apply for jobs they could get (or fear they need a warm intro, etc.). Companies, esp. startups, are so hungry for engineering talent that, IMHO, it's very much a meritocracy, and you don't necessarily need relationships, etc.
Re: What would you do? Boss thought I copied code from Web
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
If I was accused of plagiarism, I'd start making plans to leave. I don't say that lightly; this might, I think, be the first time in my overlong time on HN to give that piece of advice.
this is my first job in the industry, and i've only been there for less than 3 months. i'm afraid i won't be able to find another job with my experience.
You are probably drastically underestimating the marketability of "can write production-ready JavaScript given sufficient time browsing docs & without copying it directly from StackOverflow."
And I only say "probably" because it sounds like you're looking for a local W-2 gig, and there are some places (e.g. rural Idaho) where there's likely to be a shortage of potential employers.
Elsewhere, consider "any company with senior programmers to report to" as a location which is probably hiring, or at least entertaining applicants - regardless of what any public listings may say about what openings exist, or how much experience or what madcap assortment of skills any job postings say that they'd like (yes, like).