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I like your "I'd rather build things". I think you can also build things at big companies, but it's just different types of things and much different process. I

I like your "I'd rather build things". I think you can also build things at big companies, but it's just different types of things and much different process. It's just that, depending on your org, you may end up building more slowly (sometimes way more slowly) or you will build something that was decided by others and that you didn't have much input on.

zcvosdfdgj 14y ago
and you will always build the same type of things. Work in system administration, and have an idea for a really cool db-intensive app, and the company also thinks it's cool? Then they'll get a db admin and a programming team to do it.. after all, that's not your area of expertise (even if you write similar apps in your free time). you'll get a nice pat on the back for coming up with a great idea though.. and kudos for being such a great team player when the other team implements it. (Note: pats on the back and kudos do not involve any money.)
ironchef 14y ago
To be fair, some times you can build things much faster as the process for capital expenditure of sizes necessary is more straightforward. "Oh? You need to spend 20 million dollars on some hardware? Cool. Follow this accelerated RFP procedure."