Code or Be Coded: The Blunt Truth of Tech Jobs
tldr; Forget your hobbies and personal passions; if you're in tech, your main role is to write code, not share your life story.
Intro
Amidst the feel-good narratives about being a "well-rounded" individual, let's cut straight to the chase in the tech world.
The tech industry isn't a personality contest. It's great if you have a degree in philosophy, can whip up a gourmet meal, or spent your summers sailing the Adriatic. Even more interesting if you've penned a few children's books. But when it comes down to business, none of that matters unless it's about writing "good enough" code.
In the corporate structure, there's a harsh truth: you're a cog in a much larger machine. You pick a ticket, you work the ticket, you close the ticket. Rinse and repeat. This cycle isn’t about undermining your worth as an individual; it's about fulfilling the role you signed up for. And in this role, you're judged on your ability to translate complex problems into working software, not on your backstory or extracurricular interests.
Being “well-rounded” is a wonderful attribute, but it's not the currency in this realm. The real currency is your code – efficient, effective, and to the point. Every other facet of your being, while valuable in many contexts, is background noise here. Can you code? Can you solve the problem laid out in front of you? That’s what matters.
Yes, we're colleagues, perhaps even the type who grab coffee together during a break, but we're not here to forge deep friendships. We’re here to do a job, and hopefully, that’s crystal clear in your contract.
Remember, both you and I are replaceable. It’s not personal; it’s just the mechanics of the corporate beast. Embrace your role, excel in your tasks, and keep the code flowing. That's how you secure your spot in this digital age.
