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I have considered a change, but i'm still looking for a job that wouldn't be too similar to what I'm doing now. Which is quite tricky considering the fact that

I have considered a change, but i'm still looking for a job that wouldn't be too similar to what I'm doing now. Which is quite tricky considering the fact that i'm developing software ;)

r00fus 13y ago
If you have the financial buffer, I'd recommend taking some time completely off work. Sometimes that's a "sabbatical", maybe doing an extended period of WorkFromHome, sometimes it's quitting and just re-evaluating life in general. Taking time off often lets me appreciate my work for the benefits it provides (association with friendly coworkers, the challenge of meeting goals, the recognition of effort taken) after I've had a chance to spend that time off on myself or family. Anything in excess can be toxic, even if convince yourself you can handle or prefer it (addiction?).
cpncrunch 13y ago
What about trying to work for a different type of company rather than the usual startup/blue-chip/software shop? I worked for about 6 years in the industry, but I got thoroughly bored in every single job. Either the work was too boring, or I finished it too quickly, or a combination. I never lasted more than a year or two in any job. For the last 14 years I've been running my own business, which is a lot better (more interesting work, less stress, etc.) However I will admit that I got quite lucky in building a niche product that people wanted to pay money for. If I had to get a 'proper' job again, I think I would be in the same position as you - there just aren't that many interesting and fulfilling software jobs out there. I would probably consider doing something completely different, like driving taxis, being a commercial pilot, or manual labour. If you're in a full-time job, consider doing contracting. Depending on what country you live in, it can be very lucrative and easy to find short-term work. The UK has lots of opportunities, Canada and the US less so. Unfortunately most of the work is pretty boring, but at least you only have to do it for a while before moving on. Also consider taking a lower salary but working in a more fulfilling environment. Maybe working for a non-profit or something along those lines. Or going to the other end of the scale, consider working for google. You get an incredible salary and work on fascinating projects.
- cpncrunch 13y ago
  Downvote, seriously?
  - dang 13y ago
    A user went haywire and downvoted a whole bunch of comments. We've corrected the damage, although users had already corrected much of it, which was the case with your comment. All: when you notice substantive, civil comments that are unfairly faded out, please give them a corrective upvote. This is a longstanding community practice. It usually only takes one or two corrective votes to get a good comment back to par, so every user can make a significant difference. Please don't add comments complaining about inappropriate downvotes. That just adds noise.
- mattgreenrocks 13y ago
  Most software jobs don't require much in terms of programming, unfortunately. This is a damn shame. There is a tremendous waste of many talented developers, intellectually.

I have considered a change, but i'm still looking for a job that wouldn't be too similar to what I'm doing now. Which is quite tricky considering the fact that i'm developing software ;)

r00fus 13y ago

If you have the financial buffer, I'd recommend taking some time completely off work. Sometimes that's a "sabbatical", maybe doing an extended period of WorkFromHome, sometimes it's quitting and just re-evaluating life in general. Taking time off often lets me appreciate my work for the benefits it provides (association with friendly coworkers, the challenge of meeting goals, the recognition of effort taken) after I've had a chance to spend that time off on myself or family. Anything in excess can be toxic, even if convince yourself you can handle or prefer it (addiction?).

cpncrunch 13y ago

What about trying to work for a different type of company rather than the usual startup/blue-chip/software shop? I worked for about 6 years in the industry, but I got thoroughly bored in every single job. Either the work was too boring, or I finished it too quickly, or a combination. I never lasted more than a year or two in any job. For the last 14 years I've been running my own business, which is a lot better (more interesting work, less stress, etc.) However I will admit that I got quite lucky in building a niche product that people wanted to pay money for. If I had to get a 'proper' job again, I think I would be in the same position as you - there just aren't that many interesting and fulfilling software jobs out there. I would probably consider doing something completely different, like driving taxis, being a commercial pilot, or manual labour. If you're in a full-time job, consider doing contracting. Depending on what country you live in, it can be very lucrative and easy to find short-term work. The UK has lots of opportunities, Canada and the US less so. Unfortunately most of the work is pretty boring, but at least you only have to do it for a while before moving on. Also consider taking a lower salary but working in a more fulfilling environment. Maybe working for a non-profit or something along those lines. Or going to the other end of the scale, consider working for google. You get an incredible salary and work on fascinating projects.

cpncrunch 13y ago
Downvote, seriously?
- dang 13y ago
  A user went haywire and downvoted a whole bunch of comments. We've corrected the damage, although users had already corrected much of it, which was the case with your comment. All: when you notice substantive, civil comments that are unfairly faded out, please give them a corrective upvote. This is a longstanding community practice. It usually only takes one or two corrective votes to get a good comment back to par, so every user can make a significant difference. Please don't add comments complaining about inappropriate downvotes. That just adds noise.
mattgreenrocks 13y ago
Most software jobs don't require much in terms of programming, unfortunately. This is a damn shame. There is a tremendous waste of many talented developers, intellectually.