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> I haven't even written a line of code in months. CTOs generally don't write code. But, in a typical startup designations don't matter so much. How different
by karterk 10y ago
> I haven't even written a line of code in months.
CTOs generally don't write code. But, in a typical startup designations don't matter so much. How different is your current role from the one you were offered during the negotiations?
> I thought perhaps being CTO in a startup would give me some of that same ownership, control and enjoyment but it just feels like another job.
Do you feel connected to the overall vision of the company? If you did, then you should look at the things you're unhappy with as bumps on a road worth traveling.
Since you do have the ownership (through your designation), you have power to change things that bother you. It's only when you start making visible impact, you will start truly belonging.
Finally, I would urge you to talk to other senior folks in the company openly about what's bothering you. Maybe you are missing another perspective that they will be happy to share with you.
- unhappycto 10y agoYou are absolutely correct, I need to talk with the other senior folks and this question here was my way of hearing some thoughts before going through that process. > Do you feel connected to the overall vision of the company? If I answer honestly, then no, not really. I think it's an interesting idea that will end up making a lot of money but no, the central 'theme' of the business doesn't touch any interests or passions of mine. The role came about via my network and I was much more interested in moving into the role of CTO than the product. Writing that out like this makes me realize that was a big mistake.