Re:Ask HN: Should Vice Presidents still be coding/in the weeds?
by throwawayca1234 on Friday August 12, 2022 @12:18PM
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Keeping a close eye on me is probably correct. We have had our differences in design philosophies. I prefer simpler design while he likes using all the latest and greatest technology for coding. He always believes his design is the correct way and gets his way since he's the highest person with technical knowledge (CTO is not technical).
Re:Ask HN: Should Vice Presidents still be coding/in the weeds?
by brudgers on Friday August 12, 2022 @12:37PM
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Probably you get paid to not have those differences with your boss because everyone rowing in the same direction is better for the company.
Generally in an uncertain and urgent context picking a way of doing things and sticking to it is better than the distraction of debating how it should be done.
A very real possibility is that your boss feels the need to be involved because there’s a likelihood they will be around when you are gone.
My advice is to do things the way your boss wants them done without the friction of your personal opinions getting in the way.
Sounds like you are being managed.
Good luck.
Re:Ask HN: Should Vice Presidents still be coding/in the weeds?
by ss108 on Friday August 12, 2022 @12:48PM
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CTO is not technical?
Re:Ask HN: Should Vice Presidents still be coding/in the weeds?
by throwawayca1234 on Friday August 12, 2022 @01:39PM
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CTO worked an e-commerce website 20 years ago. Politician since.
But you just can't tell, this might be because he loves the game, it might be because your job is hanging by a thread. Or it might because his job is hanging by a thread. Or the company is on the line and the CTOs job is hanging by a thread.
No matter what, your best path forward is to make this project a success.