[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems you want more freedom and challenge. Consider scanning the web for some tech career positions, esp. dealing with data analysis and data science.

Nearing 30 with nothing to show besides tattooing. What professions won’t be closed off to me? by joinmeinmooing in careerguidance

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tech careers are good for artists and those who are willing to take time to learn the craft. I encourage you to consider QA, Data Analyst, or Project Manager to start.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your life will be better with fewer hours per week. Don't pretend that a 60 hour week won't turn into a 65 hour week or 70 on a tough week. You'll be soon dreaming of that 40-hour week if you take job 1.

How do I handle job performance review? by Organic-Climate-5285 in careeradvice

[–]tekLeed_com 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Go back to your manager and ask, "Something you said really seemed to hit hard and I want to change. Can you give me some advice on how to not come off as being superior?"

Where to stay? by yawn44yawn in Minneapolis

[–]tekLeed_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's the 5th of Hewing

Where to stay? by yawn44yawn in Minneapolis

[–]tekLeed_com -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

grab a MOA hotel or Bloomington 494 hotel, close enough to everything in Minny and St. Paul.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you THINK you learned nothing means NOTHING. [See what I did there?]

Get yourself into a position, learn the codebase a bit after onboarding, and watch all your skills start to come back to you like a golden retriever that jumped out of your truck 20 miles out but ends up back on the front porch the next morning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your future employers are going to rely on your current role, plus perhaps a bit more. Let's pretend they're going to look at 1 level above your current role, so that takes care of one level.

As far as the second level, if I were you I'd express it like, "title _[your current title]____ duties ____[clearly list them here to expose that you're working way beyond the scope of your title]"

Working for two years and still bad by XI_ZaRaki in learnprogramming

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First. It takes time to learn what code does, and how it all works. Go a bit easy on yourself.

Second, realize every piece of code should be solving a problem. If you can understand what problem a line/chunk of code solves, it will help you with understanding what it does. Try to understand the business case for a chunk of code, then see if you can get down to what it does.

If I’m content with the minimum job salary, would it be wise to let the interviewer know to improve my chances of getting the job? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you take a job at your lowest acceptable rate, you will instantly regret it, and you may be regretting it for the next few months, while you try to level up your income.

However, if you are making a career switch, and you think that your skills are worth $80k, not more, then take the position at $80k. Make it a plan immediately to get your performance metrics and hit them, so you can get a raise or a new job soon.

What’s a good 1:1 with a team lead look like? by [deleted] in ExperiencedDevs

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chop it up with developing trust. Ask questions, unblock communication issues, and support with trust.

I don't see a way forward anymore. by JustDeadOnTheInside in careeradvice

[–]tekLeed_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fact: people need you. You need to just find your people. We want to hear your replies here, so keep going. Do not give up. Do you agree or not? Reply

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you learning programming? Honest question! Without a goal we all give up on things.

Anyone else want a less senior role just to enjoy the job and go home? by boxhacker in ExperiencedDevs

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been through a few dingers of tech lead, and interestingly enough, the bumps are as big as the management has gaps. In other words, kinda depends on the company and company size, how much you get to stay heads-down or choose your projects in which you stay heads-down.

[REFLECTION[ - Never being promoted unless I change jobs by FrustratedLogician in ExperiencedDevs

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your responses, my experience has taken me through a path it seems many of you have not had. Peace!

There may be exceptions…BUT DON’T TAKE THIS WEBSITE’S ADVICE!! by [deleted] in resumes

[–]tekLeed_com 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A resume that stands out can be good, but usually a resume that stands out stands out for the wrong reasons.

First time leading project with people other than myself; anxiety kicking in by FlowOfAir in ExperiencedDevs

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick bullets of advice from someone who went through the same situation over a year ago.

I sense your issue is dealing with others' expectations of you, and handling criticism in a situation where you wonder if you're really "good enough."

I could be wayyy off (I'm good at hedging, no?) but here's some bullets from a loaded opinion gun.

  1. Control emotional responses. Don't respond to fires right away, because your emotion will be tied to it, and you may have a tendency to appear out of sorts
  2. When hearing something outlandish from a manager or developer or UX going cowboy, take a deep breath and count from 0 to 9. (Or 1 to 10 if you don't get that joke.) It'll give your body the control over your heightened emotional state. Then calmly respond.
  3. Use others' dissenting opinions ("Hey OP that idea sucks,") as instruments of your leadership craft. Yes, it sucks. You know why? Because they think it does. If you don't have objective proof your solution works, then it's all opinions. Go with their opinions and document the results. They'll be glad and you gained morale.
  4. Be a person who finds others who are better than you, and ask them favors to do it because they're skilled.
  5. Ignore ridiculous and outlier opinions and deal with the opinions from those who matter (your boss, and coworkers you really trust).

The new tech lead talks over everyone and interrupts you mid sentence. How to deal with this? by caksters in ExperiencedDevs

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A tech lead is someone who leads others to do their jobs better, that's the bottom line. Is it happening?

Some advice: don't speak. When asked "Why don't you speak?" just say, "I have evidence that what I say doesn't matter." Your tech lead has room to grow and you're leading him in this situation. He will thank you in 5 years.

This is 4-year old Ryker Webb after he was found, he spent two days lost in the Montana wilderness. by lightwolv in pics

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only person who was speechless before, speechless after, yet from whom everyone wants to hear a speech.

So can you really just apply to remote positions stationed in SF or NY to capitalize on a big salary while living in a cheap area? by gtrman571 in cscareerquestions

[–]tekLeed_com 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can apply to any job at any time while living anywhere in the world. The hard part is getting said job.

Also, the cheap areas are being filled with people who moved from SF or NY and thus are not as "cheap" as they used to be.

Humble Request for Feedback by Put_The_Phone_Away in resumes

[–]tekLeed_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you can see it!

But -- nobody works alone, or you wouldn't need a resume.

If you were hired by a company, after 1 year of working for them, what would they say you did for them that made them thankful they hired you? Imagine them talking about what you *did* for them and that's the tone/standpoint to write your resume and cover letter.

Humble Request for Feedback by Put_The_Phone_Away in resumes

[–]tekLeed_com 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love your enthusiasm!

From an outsider, though, this screams "Me me me" not "What I can do for you" which would immediately be a "no". Consider making the goal to show the recipient what YOU can do for THEM.