What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry

Re:What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry by riku_iki on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @01:28PM (#25660592)

That guy could perfectly be some tech lead, establishing his rock solid approaches on team of junior 4-10 engineers and delivering rock solid new products.

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Re:What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry by duxup on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @02:06PM (#25660990)

I didn't say it outright but I picked this guy as an example as ... hey ABSOLUTELY did not want to lead anyone / should not lead anyone.

Very much the high performer type who SHOULD NOT 'progress' to management or supervisor or ... reviewer of any sort.

He was professional, but "prickly". I found the keys to get along with him but a lot of folks didn't have the patience.

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Re:What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry by riku_iki on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @02:21PM (#25661154)

If he doesn't want, it is one story.

Another story may be because he may not be promotable to such position because of mentioned "prickly" behavior, which may or may be not just engineering honesty and straightforward approach in contrast to bs(sugarcoating, ass kissing, exaggregating, sweeping dirt under carpet, etc) culture established in many companies.

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Re:What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry by jdbernard on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @01:52PM (#25660833)

Not everyone has the disposition to teach and lead.

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Re:What I’ve Learned in 45 Years in the Software Industry by sli on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @02:00PM (#25660920)

Before we even get to disposition, some folks simply do not want to do those things.

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