Ask HN: Love programming but hate my job at AmaGooFaceSoft, advice?

Re:Ask HN: Love programming but hate my job at AmaGooFaceSof... by JSeymourATL on Thursday March 23, 2017 @08:50AM (#13939272)

> 1) How can I find ways to enjoy my current work more and provide more value for my current employer?

Start reaching out to senior leaders in the organization-- group heads, directors, VPs for a friendly get acquainted/talk-shop coffee meeting. You'll want to be attuned to corporate politics, be diplomatic. When appropriate-- ask if they need any particular help-- areas where they're struggling? priority projects? Spec ideas that need nurturing?

There's huge value in helping senior leadership get what they want. It also affords you a unique opportunity to peek into their 30K FT world view.

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Re:Ask HN: Love programming but hate my job at AmaGooFaceSof... by frustratedw2 on Thursday March 23, 2017 @11:55AM (#13940908)

Thanks, this is good advice. My immediate manager is awesome and has given me lots of opportunities to work on this kind of strategic project, which I haven't taken advantage of. I guess I've been worried about setting high expectations that I'm not motivated enough to deliver. But if I got in the position where I had committed myself to something concrete, my motivation might rise to meet the challenge.

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