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I agree. Happened to me today in a matter of hours. Something I'd been working on for the past couple days (mundane task) just got "nuked" with a new requiremen

by winslow 13y ago

I agree. Happened to me today in a matter of hours. Something I'd been working on for the past couple days (mundane task) just got "nuked" with a new requirement list which will now wipe our data in the database that I just finished connecting to our code. This big company is so inefficient it's maddening, I don't believe my group will ever release a product. /rant (sorry)

kendalk 13y ago
I know the feeling. My management is also so inefficient it is maddening. But you can console yourself with the thought that at least you're paid. It isn't under your control what the higher-ups do so don't sweat it. Be the best in your group as much as possible. If worse comes to worse, at least they will keep you if there are layoffs down the road, or your resume will look better to someone else sometime down the road. You did the work they paid for so if they want to trash it... can't cure stupid. Unfortunately for me, I work for myself. My management is my own addled brain! I was up all last night working. Two hours sleep today. I don't believe my group will ever release a product. (sigh) :-)
- winslow 13y ago
  Yup I'm keeping my eyes peeled. I know wow is me I get paid to mostly just waste company time learn on my own and do a few "work" things time to time. Oh I saw this joke/comment that might cheer you up that was on reddit. It was an askReddit thread about inappropriate relationships in the work place. "I am self employed, so the sexual abuse is rampant in the office."
  - kendalk 13y ago
    Sleeping on the job is, too. :)
    - winslow 13y ago
      Nothing wrong with that. You probably started it before it was hip, cool, and a work benefit. http://www.businessinsider.com/google-sleep-pods-2010-6?op=1 http://www.businessinsider.com/google-sleep-pods-2010-6?op=1
      - kendalk 13y ago
        Thank you for that link. Can't get one now, but I can dream! :)
kelseyfrancis 13y ago
Yes. Constantly wasted effort and the lack of any real, defined "mission" are beyond demotivating. They're glimpses into the horrifying reality that you're probably just a cog in a huge jobs programs. The fact that many of its participants seem okay with that reality makes it even worse.
- winslow 13y ago
  Yup definitely feeling cog in the machine and the reality of others that it's okay makes it seem crazy the world functions.

by winslow 13y ago

kendalk 13y ago

I know the feeling. My management is also so inefficient it is maddening. But you can console yourself with the thought that at least you're paid. It isn't under your control what the higher-ups do so don't sweat it. Be the best in your group as much as possible. If worse comes to worse, at least they will keep you if there are layoffs down the road, or your resume will look better to someone else sometime down the road. You did the work they paid for so if they want to trash it... can't cure stupid. Unfortunately for me, I work for myself. My management is my own addled brain! I was up all last night working. Two hours sleep today. I don't believe my group will ever release a product. (sigh) :-)

winslow 13y ago
Yup I'm keeping my eyes peeled. I know wow is me I get paid to mostly just waste company time learn on my own and do a few "work" things time to time. Oh I saw this joke/comment that might cheer you up that was on reddit. It was an askReddit thread about inappropriate relationships in the work place. "I am self employed, so the sexual abuse is rampant in the office."
- kendalk 13y ago
  Sleeping on the job is, too. :)
  - winslow 13y ago
    Nothing wrong with that. You probably started it before it was hip, cool, and a work benefit. http://www.businessinsider.com/google-sleep-pods-2010-6?op=1 http://www.businessinsider.com/google-sleep-pods-2010-6?op=1
    - kendalk 13y ago
      Thank you for that link. Can't get one now, but I can dream! :)

kelseyfrancis 13y ago

Yes. Constantly wasted effort and the lack of any real, defined "mission" are beyond demotivating. They're glimpses into the horrifying reality that you're probably just a cog in a huge jobs programs. The fact that many of its participants seem okay with that reality makes it even worse.

winslow 13y ago
Yup definitely feeling cog in the machine and the reality of others that it's okay makes it seem crazy the world functions.