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Contract work would work similarly for engineers. Do it on your own time if you have a job. They can ask the current team questions via chat. Get some real cod
by jordan801 6y ago
Contract work would work similarly for engineers. Do it on your own time if you have a job.
They can ask the current team questions via chat. Get some real code into PRs and prove that they have skills.
Personally I don't even apply to jobs anymore. I am tired of 6+ hour code reviews that I don't get paid for, and no explanation when I get passed up.
I would much rather be a contract worker and get paid at least something while doing actual work, over building a search engine for star wars characters.
I'm exactly like what you describe. When I leave the office, I want to camp, rock climb, and prep for marathons. I don't want to spend more time coding. That's exactly what makes me absolutely disgusted with applying for new opportunities. Eight interviews with various people, just to get ghosted. Time I could have been improving at other passions. Instead I'm left with no time, no indication of what I can improve on, and no job.
- Icathian 6y agoI see sentiments like this expressed sometimes, and I'm usually a bit confused. Are you currently employed, and if so is it in a permanent role or as a contractor? What do you plan to do the next time you want to change jobs? Genuinely curious here, I only know one model and it works well enough for me, but you seem to have a different one and I'd like to know more about it.
- jordan801 6y agoI have been fully employed for years. Though I have sought a less abusive relationship a number of times. Obviously, should my current security evaporate, I would resolve to deal with the process. I'm not entirely sure what you're confused about. Nor, what model you refer to.