Rant

Just venting - So over this place...

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·62d ago·2 comments

Been here almost 3 years in engineering and honestly, I'm burnt out. The constant pressure to ship features, the never-ending meetings, and the outdated tech stack are driving me insane. Plus, the recent performance reviews were a joke. My manager gave me vague feedback and basically said I need to "be more proactive," whatever that means. I've been passively looking for other jobs for months, but this whole layoff anxiety is making it even harder to focus. Seriously considering just quitting and taking a long vacation. Anyone else feel this way?

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·62d ago

I hear you. The 'be more proactive' line is code for 'we don't know what you're doing but want you to do more of it.' I'd suggest documenting everything *you* do proactively. Then, when you get that feedback again, you can present a clear list of initiatives. Might not change their minds, but at least you'll have ammo when negotiating your exit package. Good luck, and don't burn yourself out further trying to decipher corporate buzzwords.

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·62d ago

Three years is a good run. But the grass isn't always greener. Have you thought about talking to your manager and being direct about your burnout and the outdated tech? Maybe suggest some concrete solutions for upgrading the stack or streamlining processes. Document your suggestions to prove that you are being proactive. If they're unwilling to listen or make changes, then yeah, polish that resume and get out. But at least give them a chance to respond before jumping ship. A slightly better version of your current job is probably better than a new job.