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Re:Companies worry more about access to software developers ... by natalyarostova on Sunday September 09, 2018 @11:12PM (#17949158)
Employers will take everything you're willing to give. You have to set boundaries. I used to work twice as hard over a weekend to meet a deadline. I then worked with people who, confidently, stated "Sorry, If you want to meet that deadline we need more resources." They would also simply not work weekends. If work didn't get done, it didn't get done.

This is obviously where imposter syndrome comes into play. If you're confident in your ability, you aren't scared you will be fired or let go for standing up for yourself.

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Re:Companies worry more about access to software developers ... by sixdimensional on Monday September 10, 2018 @02:24AM (#17949774)
Ironically, I've started to worry less about being let go and that does embolden me to actually take some risks and say no. However, thus far, I earned the reputation of just not dropping the ball.

It was recommended to me before, to just let things fall as they may. That part is super difficult for me. I don't like to let things fail.

That said, your advice is an area I need to continue to work on for sure. Thank you for the suggestions.

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Re:Companies worry more about access to software developers ... by hackits on Monday September 10, 2018 @12:05AM (#17949308)
You either set boundaries for yourself, and manage your managers expectations and resources or they will pick your expectations and resources. You have to pick one, and I don't blame the business for taking him for a ride.
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Re:Companies worry more about access to software developers ... by sixdimensional on Monday September 10, 2018 @02:13AM (#17949736)
It's true, the business is aware of what they can get out of me. That makes it difficult to "take back" now. I don't entirely blame them either, although it's frustrating.
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Re:Companies worry more about access to software developers ... by hackits on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @09:57PM (#17965027)
You're frustrated because you're the sole reason why it's happening. Set boundaries and you should be fine. Walk out of the job on time, and get a new phone number and a phone with a dual sim.
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