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At some point you cannot become more productive as an individual and you need to start coordinating the work of many people if you want to increase your product

by dvtrn 5y ago

At some point you cannot become more productive as an individual and you need to start coordinating the work of many people if you want to increase your productivity. Neat. Another manifestation of the attitude regarding productivity of "more, more, and more still" as the default trajectory in the name of 'growth'. Calling it "inescapable" even. Sheesh. What's the point at which we realize "enough" productivity is exactly "enough" and give people the agency and autonomy to perform where they are most capable at a velocity of work that is stable, sustainable and...fuck it, I'll say it: sane? Commenter, please understand: this isn't an attack on you for merely saying it, but is instead a full-frontal assault on the concept in general because honeslty...personally...I'm sick of it. Alright, I'm done venting.

alonsonic 5y ago
This is something I ask myself constantly. I believe what the commenter means is that if you want to "grow" or get a higher salary then you will be expected to do more, and at a certain point the definition of more can only mean stepping into a leadership role of some sort where you have to interface with more people. If you're happy with your current responsibilities as an IC then you should be able to stay at that top level (Principal engineer) and continue doing what you're doing today, just don't expect a higher pay.
- dvtrn 5y ago
  If you're happy with your current responsibilities as an IC then you should be able to stay at that top level (Principal engineer) and continue doing what you're doing today, just don't expect a higher pay. Anecdote isn't data, but it's funny to read this given it's exactly what happened the moment I decided I wasn't happy in management and wanted to be an IC again: a 25% increase in TC pay. And I was very happy with, content with and able to provide for mine on the previous, lower TC (which was still well into six-figures) even though I wanted nothing to do with the work anymore.
- kosievdmerwe 5y ago
  Yup I meant exactly this.

by dvtrn 5y ago

alonsonic 5y ago

This is something I ask myself constantly. I believe what the commenter means is that if you want to "grow" or get a higher salary then you will be expected to do more, and at a certain point the definition of more can only mean stepping into a leadership role of some sort where you have to interface with more people. If you're happy with your current responsibilities as an IC then you should be able to stay at that top level (Principal engineer) and continue doing what you're doing today, just don't expect a higher pay.

dvtrn 5y ago
If you're happy with your current responsibilities as an IC then you should be able to stay at that top level (Principal engineer) and continue doing what you're doing today, just don't expect a higher pay. Anecdote isn't data, but it's funny to read this given it's exactly what happened the moment I decided I wasn't happy in management and wanted to be an IC again: a 25% increase in TC pay. And I was very happy with, content with and able to provide for mine on the previous, lower TC (which was still well into six-figures) even though I wanted nothing to do with the work anymore.
kosievdmerwe 5y ago
Yup I meant exactly this.