streakofred

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by streakofred 1y ago
Is video out supported now?
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by streakofred 3y ago
Yeah, that's something to think about. Thanks.
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by streakofred 3y ago
I'm overwhelmed by all of the people taking time to help me here. I got a lot of different perspectives out of this and some really helpful next steps. Thank you everyone! So nice :)
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by streakofred 3y ago
Yeah that is probably true - maybe it's just not the kind of software engineering I like.
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by streakofred 3y ago
> Pick some smaller companies whose mission really sings to you. Start applying. Yeah I think it's time to send out some applications and see what's really out there. Thank you.
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by streakofred 3y ago
Oops, yeah, maybe time to test the waters myself. Experiencing how it is out there might just give me a reason to stick it out.
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by streakofred 3y ago
> You are very early into your career and in a pretty great spot. Don't waste it. You know, I can't really argue with that. > Wish you all the best! Thanks, to you as well.
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by streakofred 3y ago
> What parts of your job can benefit from applying your software engineering skills? It could make things a lot more bearable, perhaps even enjoyable. Thank you, this sounds like a good first step to getting some more passion into my day
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by streakofred 3y ago
> STAY where you are. Money is freedom, accumulate until you reach escape velocity. This is the current plan. I'm just wondering when to stop? > It's nice when job and personal interests align, but if your workplace is non-t
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by streakofred 3y ago
> inaction is action so why not put some feelers out for possibilities? > Evaluating your options may help you decide that what you have now isn't so bad after all or may lead to a new adventure. True, sounds like a sensible thin
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by streakofred 3y ago
No loans and enough savings already for a year - that's the big perk of working here I guess. Time to reevaluate then :)
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by streakofred 3y ago
I have passed the one year mark already, but that still feels like a "short stint" somehow.
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by streakofred 3y ago
> Suffering in order to maximize income is, for me, a bad deal. You can enjoy life and make very good money even if it's not technically the most money you can possibly make. You know, if you put it like this, it sounds pretty alarm
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by streakofred 3y ago
I'm automating what I can, but it's usually just one-off code in some notebook. Most of the time doesn't warrant actually building something and checking in code.
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by streakofred 3y ago
> I find boring work drains me more than tougher problems do. Yep, agree on this. Days with work that I like go by super quickly. > next position may pay less and consume more mental energy I think I would accept this, if it consumes
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by streakofred 3y ago
> If you discover that a new script can improve CI builds, or a new internal website can help people find documentation…etc… the rest of the company would be thankful for your effort, and if everyone loves it that could be your new respo
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by streakofred 3y ago
> This is a problem of mismatch between your current role and your interests. I think this is pretty accurate. > Perhaps your manager would even support you in making this move by helping you to spot your next opportunity and steering
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by streakofred 3y ago
Trying to transfer seems like the right thing to do before jumping ship. > Sadly, outside of early stage startups, most engineering jobs are a lot of boring work. Yeah, I hear you. I would like to imagine that I'd be willing to acce
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by streakofred 3y ago
This is a hard pill to swallow. I'm hoping though that there might be positions where I at least like the day-to-day work even if I can't get behind the what and how. > Also, please don't spend all of your free time coding
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by streakofred 3y ago
Thanks for the video, watched it all. He has a point. Where you start will shape your career and now it's much easier to take risks than at a later stage in life. > Consider switching teams. I'm applying, but in these times int
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by streakofred 3y ago
> That compensation, as glorious as it is, doesn't feel so heavy in your pocket when your day-to-day lacks substance and joy. This hits home. Thank you.
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Ask HN: Stay at Big Tech or leave?
16 points by streakofred 3y ago|50 comments