> I just want to build cool stuff. Then work on your own stuff. Companies don't pay the big bucks for working on pleasant tasks only. If you are an employee yo

> I just want to build cool stuff. Then work on your own stuff. Companies don't pay the big bucks for working on pleasant tasks only. If you are an employee you: play good with others pushing stuff to production while keeping the business happy and the kitchen (code) clean. If you work on your own stuff: do whatever you want. To clarify: I feel like you as well. I think almost everything in software engineering is subjective... but I'm a professional: I do my best and get paid.