Comment Re: Of course it's getting more stressful (Score 1) 405
You forget the most stressful ones.
The ones not in IT but pms, vps, management, and users who view you as a peon cost center and are happy to file a complaint the second you push back at unreasonable requests. After all they pay your salary! We need results and not complainers and if you won't do it due to my lack of planning then I will find someone who will!
So true, I know exactly the type you are talking about!
Twice I was so angry I almost quit my job. However, during the great recession I took several month contract jobs so HR views me as a job hopper. Last thing I need is quit less than a year on my resume. Grrrh!
You may of noticed places aren't very well in control of their business processes, which offers a ripe opportunity to improve things which improve control when things fall apart. If they leave you alone, improve it so they pay you begrudging respect or at least leave you alone. If they continue to be assholes, two words : Manual Procedure, after all they need to protect the business data.
I think its a good way to say "Fuck off" in geek.
If I did not have bills or could move on due to that several year gap I would in such environments.
It does suck, I've always tried to frame it in the context of 'what can I get out of this' because sometimes you have to put up with it. I hope I'm past that now!
In time I will after my 3 years. Lesson for assholes in management are do not be surprised to see a mass exodus during boom times.
The morally superior ones who kind of make you feel a little ill. Like eating super greasy food and regretting every moment of the encounter.
No one owes me a job yes but no one owes you service either. Works both ways
Yes, strategic foot dragging has great uses. It would seem we have had some very similar circumstances!!