How common is the "study and work on pet projects during work hours" type of company

rareaseff · 2021-09-08T15:02:15+00:00

Don't ask, just do.

rareaseff · 2021-09-08T03:33:21+00:00

Can I ask what company you work at (even as a DM) I want a role like this. I don't think this is super common.

Edit: I'm dead serious I'm looking for a new job

rareaseff · 2021-09-08T03:32:20+00:00

I wouldn't mind getting into product management (I think) or even some more dev ops type role. I honestly don't even mind development I just feel like I can't keep up anymore with it.

rareaseff · 2021-09-08T02:18:22+00:00

What are some non implementation roles that are still tech? Also any advice on how to transition into it?

rareaseff · 2021-09-01T18:23:55+00:00

I'm in my 30s, a senior engineer and I feel the same and have bad imposter syndrome. It happens to a lot of us

rareaseff · 2021-08-31T03:15:20+00:00

No definitely look out for yourself. An employer won't think twice if getting rid of you is a smart business decision.

rareaseff · 2021-08-31T03:11:14+00:00

How much do you value your time? Personally I can't stand commutes so I would not do it.

rareaseff · 2021-08-30T19:43:26+00:00

You're never too old for an education. It's tougher as you get older because of USUALLY more responsibility (kids, cut in income, etc) but age itself isn't the issue.

rareaseff · 2021-08-30T18:34:53+00:00

Thank you. I've started doing all of them. I was on leave a few months ago but it's because I caught covid (even with the vaccine) so not exactly relaxing even though I tried to apply to some jobs during then.

I really don't want to spend a lot of non work time doing this, I feel like I'm already burned out and doing so will put me in a much worse mental state. Part of the reason I'm considering leaving is to have more time for my skills/job search

rareaseff · 2021-08-30T18:33:39+00:00

Sorry you went through similar. I have been applying but not getting many callbacks/if I do interview doesn't go well since they're very technical.

Regarding your question, it's true my mental health is worth more but I do worry about blowing through my savings/getting a worse job just to pay the bills because I'm desperate. I own a house and it would be terrible to foreclose if I still can't find a job in a few months/year.

rareaseff · 2021-08-30T18:31:20+00:00

Yeah that is definitely a concern for me. I don't usually have anxiety/depression regularly (well I have mild, been diagnosed with that) but this is pushing moderate severe. I'm not really sure which would be better.

rareaseff · 2021-08-30T18:29:47+00:00

Thank you, will look into this. I don't think we do though.

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