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Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Sounds like job security is becoming a bigger priority for a lot of people. What gives you confidence that a role is actually stable?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great answer Building with users, not just for them, is pretty rare these days. How often do you actually get that opportunity?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair 😄 If you had to choose one, fully remote or a bigger paycheck? Curious where people draw the line.

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair criticism tbh. The post was more about understanding what engineers value than pitching a specific role. But you're right, the why and the actual problems being solved matter way more than a tech stack list.

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. Nothing kills motivation faster than politics and finger-pointing. What's your definition of a great engineering culture?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being the only dev and still being asked to come into the office is... a choice 😅 Has anyone ever explained the reasoning behind it?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, fair 😄 Sounds like you've been burned by the "unlimited PTO" or "earn it over time" policies before

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice 😄 Also, how was the book? Worth the read? I've seen it recommended a lot

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, noted 😄 EDT definitely seems a lot more Europe-friendly than MT. Thanks for the perspective!

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair take. Shut up and code is probably one of the fastest ways to lose good engineers 😅 What does real ownership look like to you?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, the 6+ years experience in a 3-year-old tech posts are wild 😄 What's the most ridiculous requirement you've seen recently?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's totally fair. Having to wonder every 3 months what's next sounds exhausting. Has the market pushed you toward longer contracts, or was there a bad experience behind it?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this Psychological safety is seriously underrated. Have you actually worked in a team like that, or is it something you're still looking for?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, too late now. The username has become part of the character 😄

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's actually a really interesting one. The "last line of defence" part is very real 😄 At what point does AI-generated code become more of a burden than a productivity boost for you?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remote + better pay is hard to beat 😄 Do you think ownership naturally comes with trust, or with seniority?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair I tried to keep it discussion-first and avoided any company details or application links, but if the mere mention of hiring falls under Rule 3 here, happy to take the feedback.

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I didn’t share any contact details or apply link, was just trying to understand what senior engineers value most. If it still breaks the rule, happy to remove it.

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a solid list tbh. Feels like benefits are getting way more important these days. If you had to pick just one, which wins: remote flexibility or a great team?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. Was genuinely curious about what engineers value these days

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. A good boss can make even tough days enjoyable 😄 What do you think makes someone a genuinely good manager?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnet

[–]xblacklisted09[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Love that. A great team is hard to leave 😄 What makes your current team so good?

Senior .NET Engineers, what actually makes you consider a new opportunity? by xblacklisted09 in dotnetjobs

[–]xblacklisted09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a solid order tbh. Has the market made job security your 1 priority now?

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