Comment Lots of info (Score 1) 1174
Well, I must say that this is very common in the ranks as these people are out of their depth for the most part. Having been writing software and dealing with corporate hassle for 12 years I became the manager. You wouldn't believe it but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Another thing to remember (at least for me) is that these managers and executives are not in any way, shape, or form techies. You gotta remember that they fought technology in business for years and now with the web they have no choice. As I am sure you have seen... It is awful funny listening to them try and put things in technical terms. Imagine them trying to explain what you are doing to their bosses...lol No wonder things are so screwed up.
The hope is that soon a whole new bunch of IT managers and Directors will emerge. As seen in startups and some forward thinking companies this really does reduce the levels of stress on management and team members alike. Yet, it takes a strong stomach to listen to the idiots... I know. Imagine having to say what you do in simple enough terms to explain it to Board Level Directors. You can imagine the patience that takes... Sometimes I think I was blessed by Jobe or Solomon or something.
My advice would be to apply for management level positions. If that is unlikely with your company, look elsewhere. However... DO NOT QUIT your job until you have found a new one. The market is very tight... especially in Backwards Assed Alabama.
Good luck!
Chase
Another thing to remember (at least for me) is that these managers and executives are not in any way, shape, or form techies. You gotta remember that they fought technology in business for years and now with the web they have no choice. As I am sure you have seen... It is awful funny listening to them try and put things in technical terms. Imagine them trying to explain what you are doing to their bosses...lol No wonder things are so screwed up.
The hope is that soon a whole new bunch of IT managers and Directors will emerge. As seen in startups and some forward thinking companies this really does reduce the levels of stress on management and team members alike. Yet, it takes a strong stomach to listen to the idiots... I know. Imagine having to say what you do in simple enough terms to explain it to Board Level Directors. You can imagine the patience that takes... Sometimes I think I was blessed by Jobe or Solomon or something.
My advice would be to apply for management level positions. If that is unlikely with your company, look elsewhere. However... DO NOT QUIT your job until you have found a new one. The market is very tight... especially in Backwards Assed Alabama.
Good luck!
Chase
