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Re:How to escape meeting hell as an engineer? on Friday June 23, 2023 @05:37PM (#36452479)

There are many things to ask to my manager (non-meeting days, remove non mandatory people from invites, open team discussion on the topic). I guess this is more of a culture thing at work where everyone is "expected" to show up. I see my boss' situation as even worst (although one might argue that that is his job, I see this as quite unhealthy no matter the role)

Re:How to escape meeting hell as an engineer? on Friday June 23, 2023 @05:33PM (#36452429)

Love the cynical quip. Yes I am an IC (tech lead). The non-meeting days make a lot of sense. Ironically, this will deserve an additional 1-to-1 meeting with my manager

How to escape meeting hell as an engineer?

Posted by sinwise on Friday June 23, 2023 @05:09PM
from the self-post dept.

I am working for a large tech scale up - joined them 2 years ago. Pace is intense and I find myself attending 15-20 hours a week in "important" meetings. To the point where I can't find any proper focus time to do meaningful engineering work.Am I the only one in the situation? Almost thinking to change jobs for a smaller tech firm hoping this provides a better control on my calendar... Curious...

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