Anyone work in tech and don’t spend much time behind a computer?
Working in tech without being constantly stuck behind a computer?
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So I’m an engineer and I guess lockdown has made me realise how much happier I am when I’m not sat behind a computer.
Although I do enjoy creating things and I’m constantly told how good of an engineer I am, but I really want to step away from having to ‘hyper focus’ and be strapped to my laptop coding.
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#2If you work in tech but you don't spend much time around computer, you're probably a manager.
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#3+1 for wanting examples of this.
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#4You could become a technical architect (there's many types). It's less coding and more meetings and discussions about technical roadmaps.
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#5+1 for wanting examples of this.
When I did help desk I rarely sit.
When I worked in a factory moving computers I was rarely in front of a computer.
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#6That's nice that you get told that you do a good job.
I second the idea about becoming an architect. There are also other roles like sales engineers, help desk, security consultants, etc. It depends on what you enjoy, how much human interaction you want, and what positions are available in your area.
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#7Consider the van life and having a mobile office.
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#8I’ve not done this but might be worth considering:
Do calls on your phone (go walking) and todo notes and design on a whiteboard. Only use the computer when you really have to.
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#9Consider the van life and having a mobile office. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg37Cbx-kak
What I really dislike about this line of work is being "stuck" behind a desk. A van sounds even more cramped. I think a lot of us need to commute to maintain our sanity, hence co-working spaces.
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#10You could become a technical architect (there's many types). It's less coding and more meetings and discussions about technical roadmaps.
This sounds interesting. Do you have any links of examples etc?