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> you will probably work on tickets, adding features no one really cares about or fixing bugs that you didn't create. It's awful. If you were a real quant, you
by rob74 4y ago
> you will probably work on tickets, adding features no one really cares about or fixing bugs that you didn't create. It's awful. If you were a real quant, you can probably use your CV to get something a lot better.
Now I'm depressed :( I get what you're writing, but depending on the project, the people you work with etc., even a "Jira job" can still be fulfilling. Also, as a manager, if you have this "I don't understand how you can do this awful job" attitude towards the developers you work with, I'm not sure if that's really healthy for you either...
- kayodelycaon 4y agoCounterpoint: I'm quite happy with a "Jira job" because it pays well, has definable "wins" in the closing of tickets, and work-life balance is actually a thing. I'm always learning new things about various industries. Commercial insurance was particularly fun. All kinds of interesting edge-cases. Didn't feel sleazy. Paid-travel to conventions. I managed to maneuver myself into a secondary role as technical expert and got to work with customers a few times. All this is engaging to me and outside of work, I'm free to do what I find fulfilling.
- tomcam 4y agoLove your attitude. That’s a great way to create your job.