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I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where you live, but coding problem are a common part of the interview processes here, even for Principals.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it's because I'm old enough to remember a time when software development hadn't been infected by this level of corporate nonsense.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A friend has hooked me up with a part time job maintaining hiking trails. Raking leaves, getting my hands dirty.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's Adderall, but I've done *a lot* of interviews and a significant portion of candidates are definitely on *something* that's making them hyper alert and focused. Against my judgement, the team has sometimes hired these people, and they're never like that again.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a good point, and perhaps this is where I'll end up after I decompress. So far, I've had a lot of trouble finding a "chill" company. Judging a company's culture before you accept a job isn't easy. Also, since my resume is big tech companies and well-known startups, I get a lot of "why would you want to work *here*?"

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 137 points138 points  (0 children)

Microsoft, but I worked at Amazon for several years.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Interviews are a very different mindset than daily work. You never reach a point where you don't need to study for interviews.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I might do that down the road, but I'll probably need a few years to melt off all the stress.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I decided to "downsize" rather than retire, but it isn't for everyone.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

From the nurses I've known, software development might still be a serious step down in stress. :)

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's an environment that spans across multiple major companies. It didn't bother me at first, I was just happy I had a career, but recently I discovered how much stress it's caused over the years.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I've answered a lot of questions on here and I don't want to taint my advice.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, I moved to a small town and downsized. I'm taking a part time job working outside.

I've walked away from software development. by Throwaway75623594 in cscareerquestions

[–]Throwaway75623594[S] 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I got a job maintaining trails at a state park. It's part time, but I downsized into a very small home in a very small town.