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I used to think big tech companies like Amazon and Google would be different, however now I see they are just becoming like any older traditional corporation wi
by mothsonasloth 8y ago
I used to think big tech companies like Amazon and Google would be different, however now I see they are just becoming like any older traditional corporation with a HR department functioning like the stasi and the ability to oppress through mass policies and hiring contracts.
We are lucky as developers to have a fairly easy way of life but I still follow my Grandpa's advice from years working in the shipyards of Glasgow:
* Never be loyal to a company unless its your own
* When things are good, think about leaving
* Keep your mouth shut and don't gossip
- napo 8y ago"* When things are good, think about leaving" => Wait what? So what do you do when things are bad?
- ianamartin 8y agoNot be there.
- ISO-morphism 8y agoLeave.
- 8ytecoder 8y agoLikely - leave when things are still good. Meaning look for early signs. Some people stay and hope for the good old days - they almost never arrive.
- MK_Dev 8y agoABL (Always Be Leaving)
- plainOldText 8y agoI think you should keep in mind that company culture, values, as well as operational dynamics are not scale-free. The size of a company matters, immensely. But in a market driven economy, you can jump ship and seek greener pastures, especially if you're skilled and operate in a high demand industry.