I've been coding since I was a kid and have been a professional software developer for nearly 25 years. It's always been my passion, but I'm feeling really disillusioned by my current job. Recently, my workplace decided to skip code reviews to speed up shipping AI projects, which means I'm not allowed to write, test, or even review any code anymore. This has left me feeling like I need a change. Has anyone else experienced this, and what career paths would you recommend for someone with my background?
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Sometimes, it really feels like you just need to take a step back and reassess what you want. Don't let a bad set of circumstances in one job dictate your entire career. Consider self-employment or starting a project on your own terms.
Exactly! Use your skills to create something meaningful that feels good to work on.
What if we just set up a community of developers in the woods, living simply and chopping wood instead of dealing with this tech chaos? There's got to be a more fulfilling way to live!
What are we chopping? I mean, there's nostalgia in it! But can we automate the wood chopping too?
Lol imagine the coder's disagreement over the best way to chop wood—classic dev culture!
I get where you're coming from. Honestly, just stick it out for now. The job market is rough, especially if you're in the U.S. Right now, you might want to keep collecting your paycheck until things settle down. It's not worth risking your income for principles in this climate.
Totally agree! It's not a good time to make a big career switch when job security is shaky. Just wait it out.
Keep the cash flowing; you never know when things will turn around. It's tough out there.
You really might just need to find a better company. There's still a lot of organizations that value proper development practices. If this one doesn’t appreciate your experience, go find one that does.
Exactly! Experience matters—there are places out there that still value code quality.
It's about searching for environments that respect the craft of coding. Don't give up yet!
Consider looking into roles that involve higher stakes, like mission-critical software in areas like healthcare or finance. Those places still value code quality and won't let AI take over completely.
Definitely! Critical systems mean more serious oversight and code reviews. It's a good direction to consider.
Plus, working in these fields often leads to more job satisfaction when you know your work is making a difference.
Right? Working for yourself could lead to fulfilling opportunities. Go for it!