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> I would practice but at the end of the day I'm so burnt out from boredom and repetitive work that I can barely stay awake. Sounds like you were sold a pup, b

> I would practice but at the end of the day I'm so burnt out from boredom and repetitive work that I can barely stay awake. Sounds like you were sold a pup, but this is firmly in your hands. You're in a (relatively) fortunate position: Your daily work is so easy it's actually boring, you say. Plenty of time, then, to try little POCs in other languages, to do some self study on the internet, or to perhaps involve yourself in client-facing meetings or other aspects of the company's work, if that sounds appealing. Use the slack to broaden your skills. An easy job means you leave on time. Go home, do some exercise, eat a healthy meal, then spend a few hours each evening working on personal projects in a much more exciting stack. Instant energy. You can spend part of your work day thinking about you side projects as well, maybe researching whatever technique or library you need next (but be careful not to do any actual work - your contract likely forbids this). And spend some time looking for a new job too of course.

darkxanthos 12y ago
This is the best answer I've read here. I don't think blaming you helps here. I've personally seen things like this happen to me. Sure I've learned more about how to prevent this from happening in the future but it's still very aggravating. Basically, don't give this job your everything. Do the work that's required of you and like the parent thread says leave yourself a bunch of energy. A technique that's worked out well for myself and other friends in the past is taking the first couple hours of each day to do personal projects and then go into work. Don't give them the best hours of your day.
- scrumper 12y ago
  Thanks and good continuation of the point. I'm often the first to say "pay your dues" to complaining youngsters, but OP has done nothing wrong and instead seems to need some guidance on how to maximize the value of his/her days while working out of this unlucky decision. All I would say is that it's important that OP does try to find another, more engaging job, either in that company or elsewhere. It would be a shame to develop a permanently half-assed work ethic at 21, especially when he/she seems to have the energy and moral fibre to work hard. Treat this as a short-term situation.

darkxanthos 12y ago

This is the best answer I've read here. I don't think blaming you helps here. I've personally seen things like this happen to me. Sure I've learned more about how to prevent this from happening in the future but it's still very aggravating. Basically, don't give this job your everything. Do the work that's required of you and like the parent thread says leave yourself a bunch of energy. A technique that's worked out well for myself and other friends in the past is taking the first couple hours of each day to do personal projects and then go into work. Don't give them the best hours of your day.

scrumper 12y ago
Thanks and good continuation of the point. I'm often the first to say "pay your dues" to complaining youngsters, but OP has done nothing wrong and instead seems to need some guidance on how to maximize the value of his/her days while working out of this unlucky decision. All I would say is that it's important that OP does try to find another, more engaging job, either in that company or elsewhere. It would be a shame to develop a permanently half-assed work ethic at 21, especially when he/she seems to have the energy and moral fibre to work hard. Treat this as a short-term situation.