Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering

Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by renox on Saturday January 07, 2023 @03:18AM (#34286218)

I rarely goes online in the evening but when I have an interesting problem, it's not rare that I have a solution when I wake up in the morning!

So you don't really stop working at 6pm..

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by quanticle on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:05AM (#34286426)

I'll be sure to let my boss know about your definition of "working" when it's time for performance reviews :)

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by pjerem on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:23AM (#34286544)

It really depends on each person. Maybe it’s an ADHD symptom, maybe it’s just me, but I stop thinking about work as soon as I shut down my computer.

And it’s not about wether I like my work or not, it’s just that I have more important things to think about or that I just let my mind wander.

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by spiffytech on Saturday January 07, 2023 @05:34AM (#34286897)

I typically stop thinking about work entirely after I clock out.

I already spent most of the day on the problem, and that exceeds my natural interest in it.

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by OJFord on Saturday January 07, 2023 @07:49AM (#34287575)

It goes both ways though - if I can't stop thinking about something that's just not quite working yet, then I haven't/can't 'clock out'.

I think I'd like a job with truly flexible hours: work all evening on something if it's occupying my thoughts anyway, but then get a full 'evening' to chill, full night's sleep, and start the next day when I'm ready. I can do the former, but I'm still going to be expected to dial in ~to pointlessly summarise it~ for stand-up in the morning. (No I don't have young children, yes yes this wouldn't work for everybody.)

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by quadcore on Saturday January 07, 2023 @06:00AM (#34287014)

So you don't really stop working at 6pm..

I've started billing that. Not always, rarely in full, but I bill some of it. It's not just for the money but started more like "what exactly do I work? Best way to know is to bill it".

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Re:Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering by judge2020 on Saturday January 07, 2023 @11:34AM (#34289641)

Unless you're a contractor, exempt salaried employees are exempt from overtime requirements and thus typically can't bill for overtime, unless their employer likes burning money for some reason.

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