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Well let me clarify, I didn't want to make the post too long :) I work at a great company working with different server cloud and monitoring solutions, and I ra

by pwb25 3y ago

Well let me clarify, I didn't want to make the post too long :) I work at a great company working with different server cloud and monitoring solutions, and I rarely have a dull day. I meet customers and plan projects, now with almost 15 years experience I feel very comfortable but it's all the stuff around I just don't enjoy anymore. For example the last year of AI hype didn't interest me at all, for some reason. But stuff like setting up Docker clusters or reading about scaling MySQL I can spend hours on, because its more like "hands on" I probably want to work with software and servers until I die in my chair of age :)

the_only_law 3y ago
> For example the last year of AI hype didn't interest me at all, for some reason. I’ve felt the same, and similarly I can’t put my finger on the why. I’ve mostly burnt out on the technical side of things too, not sure why either. Last bit of “passion” I had there died with my last side project a couple years ago. I frankly think it was just a mistake to turn what was originally a hobby for me into a career.
- pwb25 3y ago
  I am not really burnt out either, I just feel I want to focus on the real software part of things. Some big VC funded company creating a half-secret AI solution that also has some content filter policies feels so anti open software and programming in general.
shrimp_emoji 3y ago
> But stuff like setting up Docker clusters or reading about scaling MySQL I can spend hours on, because its more like "hands on" Man, and that's the stuff that makes me gag. I've used Docker and like it, but it seems like gimmicky webvaporware to me that won't be around in 7 years. MySQL scaling is a big business IT problem I can't relate to since I'm just a tiny mortal. But the AI stuff also didn't interest me much since it's black box tech leveraging how much spaghetti modern GPUs can throw at the wall, which no one understands, made and controlled by giant corporations. More proprietary magic than democratic science Linux, new filesystems, writing cool/powerful code -- only stuff I can personally do at home and has the convincing illusion of being on a firm, long lasting foundation gets my brain invested enough to be "interesting". :p
- pwb25 3y ago
  Sure, that's totally fine and I guess you are the type of person I mean i miss :) You have a strong opinion about something and is open for debate. But the "new" programmers just take the easy path and accept what some random influencer is saying I just gave Docker as an example, could be anything you like from CUDA clusters to having some cool iptables scripts "But the AI stuff also didn't interest me much since it's black box tech leveraging how much spaghetti modern GPUs can throw at the wall, which no one understands, made and controlled by giant corporations. More proprietary magic than democratic science" Exactly How I feel!

by pwb25 3y ago

the_only_law 3y ago

> For example the last year of AI hype didn't interest me at all, for some reason. I’ve felt the same, and similarly I can’t put my finger on the why. I’ve mostly burnt out on the technical side of things too, not sure why either. Last bit of “passion” I had there died with my last side project a couple years ago. I frankly think it was just a mistake to turn what was originally a hobby for me into a career.

pwb25 3y ago
I am not really burnt out either, I just feel I want to focus on the real software part of things. Some big VC funded company creating a half-secret AI solution that also has some content filter policies feels so anti open software and programming in general.

shrimp_emoji 3y ago

> But stuff like setting up Docker clusters or reading about scaling MySQL I can spend hours on, because its more like "hands on" Man, and that's the stuff that makes me gag. I've used Docker and like it, but it seems like gimmicky webvaporware to me that won't be around in 7 years. MySQL scaling is a big business IT problem I can't relate to since I'm just a tiny mortal. But the AI stuff also didn't interest me much since it's black box tech leveraging how much spaghetti modern GPUs can throw at the wall, which no one understands, made and controlled by giant corporations. More proprietary magic than democratic science Linux, new filesystems, writing cool/powerful code -- only stuff I can personally do at home and has the convincing illusion of being on a firm, long lasting foundation gets my brain invested enough to be "interesting". :p

pwb25 3y ago
Sure, that's totally fine and I guess you are the type of person I mean i miss :) You have a strong opinion about something and is open for debate. But the "new" programmers just take the easy path and accept what some random influencer is saying I just gave Docker as an example, could be anything you like from CUDA clusters to having some cool iptables scripts "But the AI stuff also didn't interest me much since it's black box tech leveraging how much spaghetti modern GPUs can throw at the wall, which no one understands, made and controlled by giant corporations. More proprietary magic than democratic science" Exactly How I feel!