Comments on: Frustration in software engineers - A Study (Part I) http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/ An empty head is where the Devil is. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:31:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: The Empty Head http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-676 The Empty Head Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:00:50 +0000 http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/#comment-676 vikas: I totally agree with you. Focus is most certainly one solution. But it ain't easy. The usual question asked is, what does the company do for me? More on this question, and the reasons why it crops up easier than one can imagine in part 2 of this study that is coming up very soon. Do watch this space for more, and ask more of your colleagues to read this part and provide more valuable feedback. vikas: I totally agree with you. Focus is most certainly one solution. But it ain’t easy. The usual question asked is, what does the company do for me?

More on this question, and the reasons why it crops up easier than one can imagine in part 2 of this study that is coming up very soon. Do watch this space for more, and ask more of your colleagues to read this part and provide more valuable feedback.

]]> By: Vikas Shekhawat http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-673 Vikas Shekhawat Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:23:01 +0000 http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/#comment-673 I’m sure Ashish this analysis applies not only in software industry, but other sectors too. However, the facts, of course true as far as the vicious performance-compensation cycle is concerned, highlighted might not hold true amongst modern professional units with a selected team working for a cause. The fact that only makes all the difference is the perception a team member holds that whether he’s working for the ‘company’ or for the ‘employer/senior’. The former always remains in a win-win situation and the later nurtures frustration nothing else rather then trying to be an asset to the company, which the former will always emerge to be, and no doubt, compensated accordingly. Here, one might argue that personal prejudices somewhere in the hierarchy may turn down things against, but the damage done will be minimal if one is focused. I’m sure Ashish this analysis applies not only in software industry, but other sectors too. However, the facts, of course true as far as the vicious performance-compensation cycle is concerned, highlighted might not hold true amongst modern professional units with a selected team working for a cause. The fact that only makes all the difference is the perception a team member holds that whether he’s working for the ‘company’ or for the ‘employer/senior’. The former always remains in a win-win situation and the later nurtures frustration nothing else rather then trying to be an asset to the company, which the former will always emerge to be, and no doubt, compensated accordingly. Here, one might argue that personal prejudices somewhere in the hierarchy may turn down things against, but the damage done will be minimal if one is focused.

]]> By: The Empty Head http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-668 The Empty Head Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:19:02 +0000 http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/#comment-668 satpal: to a great extent, it is attitude of the person. But attitudes are also developed based on some external factors. keep watching this space, part 2 of the study will look at more direct factors and also look at some solutions. In the meantime ask your colleagues to read this study and provide feedback on what they think. satpal: to a great extent, it is attitude of the person. But attitudes are also developed based on some external factors.

keep watching this space, part 2 of the study will look at more direct factors and also look at some solutions. In the meantime ask your colleagues to read this study and provide feedback on what they think.

]]> By: satpalparmar http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-667 satpalparmar Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:08:26 +0000 http://blog.emptyhead.in/2007/11/18/frustration-in-software-engineers-a-study-part-i/#comment-667 As a software engineer I can confirm ur observations.I am just wondering what solution we have to solve this problem. I think most of the issue is about attitude rather then reality.POeple with right attitude dont have much of this frustration. As a software engineer I can confirm ur observations.I am just wondering what solution we have to solve this problem. I think most of the issue is about attitude rather then reality.POeple with right attitude dont have much of this frustration.

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