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> Right now, software developers have LOTS OF POWER. This is actually not true in my experience. Having a high salary and perks isn't the same as having power.
by notJim 8y ago
> Right now, software developers have LOTS OF POWER.
This is actually not true in my experience. Having a high salary and perks isn't the same as having power. On-call is a perfect example where, AFAIK, it's not the norm to get paid for it (as a developer at least), and if you don't like it, you're free to get a new job. Except the new job will likely have the same policy.
There are other work-life examples: for example, I've tried to find a part-time job, and to get jobs to offer me more vacation time in lieu of higher pay. Both of these are more common in countries with strong unions, but I've never been able to get them here.
- stickfigure 8y agoExcept the new job will likely have the same policy. Nonsense. There are a bazillion software companies out there and most look nothing alike. If on-call is a dealbreaker for you, just ask the right questions and be clear up front. And if you want to work part time, consider contracting.
- sokoloff 8y agoIf you have a high salary and great perks, how sure are you that you're not being paid for it? You don't need a separate line item on your paycheck to reflect the fact that you're paid to go to team meetings, company meetings, or to interview candidates. My view is that you need to look at the totality of compensation for the totality of responsibilities and decide if the deal is fair or not.