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Im seen as a problem engineer even if its never my intention. Im a bit anxious and introverted and thus like to get my part done and focus on other things. Th

• ghaff 3y ago
  >So what can I do if thats just how I am ? Most things are not written in stone. You can probably change even if it's not comfortable to do so. Maybe a different role or organization would be a better fit. But typically just getting your part done and moving on isn't the best fit for a lot of jobs and, even if you work for yourself, you probably even have more interactions with clients at that point.
• Tainnor 3y ago
  Well, nobody has the intention of being a problem engineer. That said, from your comment I haven't really understood why you're considered (or are considering yourself) to be a problem engineer?
• ricardobayes 3y ago
  You can either educate others why you see things in a certain way. If it's unexplainable, or the majority doesn't accept it, move on: change your ways or accept they are going to see you as such.
• samhuk 3y ago
  From somebody who, perhaps sometimes can be quite full-on about software quality, craftsmanship, and just generally doing good, here's what's helped me in the past when faced with a company/team that has morale, skill, or other problems: 1. "The extent to which you publicly complain about something should be proportional to the robustness of your solution and your confidence in it." 2. If you think things need to be done better, lead by example. I've found that you will be hated for saying things are bad, but loved for proving how things can be good (by example). 3. Note down your concerns (Notion is free!). Wait on them, then talk about them >=1 day later if you still feel like they are valid. 4. Ensure you have enough employable skills on the side so that you can jump ship if the company or your place within it is totally DOA.
  • pojzon 3y ago
    I would like to change many things I feel could be solved in better ways. Unfortunately Im not a rockstar engineer and stuff takes me more time. I care a lot about maintainability, so writing docs or good explanations to design decisions simply take time. As you can guess we often dont have that time in the industry thus most things look like they look. My biggest issue right now is communicating those findings. Curse of things seeming too obvious, trivial or simply requiring more time.
    • intothemild 3y ago
      I'm an Engineering Manager, i wouldn't consider taking time to do any of the things you listed be what I would consider to be the definition of a "problem engineer". To me, a problem engineer is someone who blocks the discussion, or that any solution needs to fit the specs of what the problem engineer wants, even before anyone has outlined what the issues are. Basically someone everyone walks on eggshells around. Anyone who breaks collaboration, team work, and especially anyone who ignores good engineering practices just because that makes that specific person happy... Is a problem.. for all the engineers. You take a little extra time, that's fine. You're taking that time to do good documentation, or writing higher quality code.. you're an engineer, that's what I expect. Higher quality code and better documentation helps boost velocity in so many ways. You're doing yourself, and everyone around you a good service. Don't beat yourself up.
• ambicapter 3y ago
  > Im a bit anxious and introverted and thus like to get my part done and focus on other things. > This always results in rest of the team losing will to go far and beyond. The logic chain here is not very clear, I'm wondering if you actually understand what's going on.