I resigned as software engineer today.
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No, I haven't got a new job yet. There are many reasons. Please read my reply to Christian Graus. Since my boss does not respect my skill and knowledge, I don't work for him! I am going to get a PhD. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
How are you going to get a 'Ph.D.' if you don't have a Master's? You said your boss flouted you because you didn't have a Master's Degree. :confused: ================== I agree with you on what you did. I disagree with the timing!! IOW, you had the element of surprise on your side because you knew what you were going to do; they didn't. You lost that element by not having that next step ready and prepared, waiting for you (whether that be another job, or accepted by a college or university to continue with your academic pursuits). Unless you have already been accepted by a college or university to continue with your education, it might not be easy as you think, because I had a friend who taught High School for about 5 years, and when he applied to four different universities to enter their Master's program, they all turned him down on various reasons. The most common one however, was that had been away from the subject too long that he wanted to pursue. My friend had two choices, either apply at one of the lesser known campuses (and hoped one might accept him), or start re-applying himself to the subject he wanted to obtain his Master Degree in. ITM, he still had to work to support himself. Those are the preparations to which I indicated the element of surprise could have worked in your favor. :cool: William
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Many reasons... My boss, who was ever one of my best friends, flouted me for I don't have a master degree. This job has taken all of my off-duty time away. Have to work also on saturday and sundays, and everyday have to work till midnight. All left is only time for sleep when I home. They discourage me from adopting new programming techniques. They don't want me to code using too difficult syntax because if I do, they won't be able to read my code. But since they lack knowledge of syntax, why wouldn't they study hard? The atmosphere in this company is getting more and more gloomy... Some people were fired, and more and more people resigned... This company has been always fooled around by the customer company. Those managers knew that already, but they still are contented to be fooled... Anyway, I am going to get a PhD. And then find a new job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: This job has taken all of my off-duty time away. Have to work also on saturday and sundays, and everyday have to work till midnight. All left is only time for sleep when I home. thats cos you on codeproject too much ;P
:bob: Email: theeclypse@hotmail.com URL: http://www.onyeyiri.co.uk:bob:
"What goes up must come down. Ask any system administrator"
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I have a degree in entomology, not in computer science / software engineering. But I love programming. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: I have a degree in entomology i hate insects.
:bob: Email: theeclypse@hotmail.com URL: http://www.onyeyiri.co.uk:bob:
"What goes up must come down. Ask any system administrator"
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Maxwell Chen wrote: I have a degree in entomology, :-):-D I'm sorry Maxwell but I agree with your bosses now that you have revealed that fact. Nobody needs bug lovers writing code :-):-D Regardz Colin J Davies
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Thank you! Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
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Hey my friends, I vacated my job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
For bigger and better things, I hope:-) I Drowned Schroedinger's Stupid Cat!
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I have a degree in entomology, not in computer science / software engineering. But I love programming. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: I have a degree in entomology Entomology has always bugged me. But it's awfully interesting:-) I Drowned Schroedinger's Stupid Cat!
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No, I haven't got a new job yet. There are many reasons. Please read my reply to Christian Graus. Since my boss does not respect my skill and knowledge, I don't work for him! I am going to get a PhD. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: I am going to get a PhD. Piled Higher and Deeper, eh? Good for you! I wish I'd done that. I Drowned Schroedinger's Stupid Cat!
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Many reasons... My boss, who was ever one of my best friends, flouted me for I don't have a master degree. This job has taken all of my off-duty time away. Have to work also on saturday and sundays, and everyday have to work till midnight. All left is only time for sleep when I home. They discourage me from adopting new programming techniques. They don't want me to code using too difficult syntax because if I do, they won't be able to read my code. But since they lack knowledge of syntax, why wouldn't they study hard? The atmosphere in this company is getting more and more gloomy... Some people were fired, and more and more people resigned... This company has been always fooled around by the customer company. Those managers knew that already, but they still are contented to be fooled... Anyway, I am going to get a PhD. And then find a new job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Don't put yourself through a PhD because someone slighted you. Do it if you want to or you won't enjoy it. Doesn't sound like you need a job! Why not set something up yourself whilst you are studying - why make money for someone else. Alice thought that running very fast for a long time would get you to somewhere else. " A very slow kind of country!" said the queen. "Now, here , you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place".
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No, I haven't got a new job yet. There are many reasons. Please read my reply to Christian Graus. Since my boss does not respect my skill and knowledge, I don't work for him! I am going to get a PhD. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: I am going to get a PhD. Good luck with your PhD! The question is: how long do you expect it will take you? Here in Spain, we need at least 4 years. Mine took me about 5 years and a half.
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Hey my friends, I vacated my job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
The best of luck for you . Now you can try to get a job where your skills are respected independently from your background in etomology ! It's a shame that your boss didn't respected your programming skills ... Cheers, Joao Vaz A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person - Natalie Portman (Padme/Amidala of Star Wars)
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Hey my friends, I vacated my job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
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Hey my friends, I vacated my job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Good luck Maxwell. I quit two weeks ago, similar reasons. I still have to work for 3 more months (resignation period), but the prospects seem good. At first I was afraid of week market, but now I see that there is still huge demand for engineers in the IT. *But* - entry and junior level jobs are all but gone. There's only place for seniors with experience. Employers now expect several years of experience (and domain specialization, for example seeking someone with experience in technology AND financial accounting...). No doubt you have that...so...cheers and take some vacation before next thing. Kind Regards, Tomaz
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Hey my friends, I vacated my job. Maxwell Chen Lets make bugs better!
Maxwell Chen wrote: Hey my friends, I vacated my job. I don't know if I shoudl congratulate you... If it's what you wanted: Congratulations Otherwise: How come?
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