Re:Ask HN: Tired of being a software engineer, what next?
by throwaway99923 on Tuesday May 30, 2023 @05:18AM
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Good advice, thanks. The PSC games are what stress me the most. In the back of my mind there is always this huge uncertainty about whether I'm doing the right thing for a good rating. Expectations are murky and I find it hard to deal with.
Leadership seems to be fairly poor in my org. Finding a stronger leader who has my back would make a large difference. Everything is still frozen, but my plan is to swap when I can. If that doesn't work out, I'll probably leave.
If you find a mature leader in your org, to back your initiatives, you will have a lot more leanway into what type of projects you pick and what type of work you do. It actually makes a huge difference. Also, don't get into the psc games, just do a good job, screw the ratings.
That's what I am doing, and it made me happier.
Ps. The alternative is to start a small project, that makes you happy. Something, very small and duable within a couple of months. (avoid over-ambitious projects). A utility, or a simple app. If it shows promise, develop it fruther.