Hi,
I'm a software developer with around 5 years experience. Currently I'm mainly focusing on software architecture, technical project leading, programmer soft skills and blogging.
This is how a lot of tech companies work, but good news: not all of them
Or it might just be me having a bad experience?
No, I think quite a lot of developers have some bad experience
Does this happen a lot?
At some places, yes
If yes, how do you manage to stay positive at work everyday?
You need to find your motivation, it's always up to you, I'm normally motivated by challenging technical tasks.
Should I just compromise on all this stuff that's been driving me crazy and I even feel depressed?
Or shall I just leave it behind like a bad dream and move on?
Ok, and now my really honest answer: it is not how it should work, it can cause burn out on long term.
First: talk about these issues with your boss, really honestly! If there's no change search for a new job. It's all about how you can sell yourself. But: don't expect to have a working place without any issues. There are always some negative issues, the question is just the amount of them.
I don't really mind work place issues. I've very little experience yet, but I've worked in 4 different companies during my experience. Different teams, different environment and different challenges.
But not being paid is something I cannot stand.
I talked to my boss, really, honestly, but that didn't work out so I stopped sitting extra-late. I try to finish my stuff before EOD and if someone needs help from me or something is really stuck, I still put an hour or so without worrying.
But for some reason, now, my boss thinks I am demotivated and I don't take my job seriously!
Hi,
I'm a software developer with around 5 years experience. Currently I'm mainly focusing on software architecture, technical project leading, programmer soft skills and blogging.
I don't think it's your fault in the situation, of course it is demotivating.
There are two posts on my blog regarding such issues, maybe they can help you: howtosurviveasaprogrammer.blogspot...
This is how tech companies work?
This is how a lot of tech companies work, but good news: not all of them
Or it might just be me having a bad experience?
No, I think quite a lot of developers have some bad experience
Does this happen a lot?
At some places, yes
If yes, how do you manage to stay positive at work everyday?
You need to find your motivation, it's always up to you, I'm normally motivated by challenging technical tasks.
Should I just compromise on all this stuff that's been driving me crazy and I even feel depressed?
Or shall I just leave it behind like a bad dream and move on?
Ok, and now my really honest answer: it is not how it should work, it can cause burn out on long term.
First: talk about these issues with your boss, really honestly! If there's no change search for a new job. It's all about how you can sell yourself. But: don't expect to have a working place without any issues. There are always some negative issues, the question is just the amount of them.
I don't really mind work place issues. I've very little experience yet, but I've worked in 4 different companies during my experience. Different teams, different environment and different challenges.
But not being paid is something I cannot stand.
I talked to my boss, really, honestly, but that didn't work out so I stopped sitting extra-late. I try to finish my stuff before EOD and if someone needs help from me or something is really stuck, I still put an hour or so without worrying.
But for some reason, now, my boss thinks I am demotivated and I don't take my job seriously!
I don't think it's your fault in the situation, of course it is demotivating.
There are two posts on my blog regarding such issues, maybe they can help you:
howtosurviveasaprogrammer.blogspot...
howtosurviveasaprogrammer.blogspot...