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Very common. I know several people in this same boat. They're all smart and can get things done when they're motivated. Unfortunately, most of this work is not
by icedchai 5y ago
Very common. I know several people in this same boat. They're all smart and can get things done when they're motivated. Unfortunately, most of this work is not too interesting so 70%+ of the time they're bored, half checked-out, doing the minimum, browsing HN, reddit, or checking their stock portfolios.
- jaegerpicker 5y agoI think that's the root of the problem in software development. Development requires VERY smart people to solve hard(ish) problems. The catch, the majority of problems are stupid simple and easy. So smart developers are generally engaged one or two weeks out of the year, maybe one or two months if there are real tough problems to solve. Then is goes back to wiring up login screens or explaining how JWT's work for the 100th time or setting up DB models and access. It's terribly boring and very uneven. After a while you stop caring until the world is on fire.