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I work in a data center with electricians, tower climbers, and systems and network engineers. ALL of us are blue collar. Including me, a systems/network enginee
by Henchman21 2y ago
I work in a data center with electricians, tower climbers, and systems and network engineers. ALL of us are blue collar. Including me, a systems/network engineer. I suggest you investigate this aspect of tech — there’s more to it than VS Code and JavaScript
- busterarm 2y agoData Center and Operations people absolutely are blue collar in attitude and mindset, but you DC folks get to be isolated. If you're in a working environment that hires SDEs straight out of Tier 1 Universities, start talking about what it's like to grow up poor and you'll see quickly how everyone's eyes glaze over and you get treated like a pariah.
- Henchman21 2y agoNo worries on that front: I grew up dirt poor. Now I’m at a well known HFT firm. I know this quite well. I absolutely don’t belong. Edit to add: I’m never allowed to forget that I don’t belong.
- busterarm 2y agoHad the same experience at an extremely well known hedge fund. Good luck and keep your head down, but also once you get to a comfortable position, find a good exit. There are better environments and finance isn't at the top of the pay pyramid anymore.
- Henchman21 2y agoNot sure why this would get downvoted? Appreciate the advice! Glad to know my plan is sane :)