Episode 420: New grad getting boring work and busy manager

This podcast episode delves into the frustrations of recent graduates navigating the tech industry, particularly focusing on the case of Little Z, who feels underappreciated in his current role related to software engineering. The hosts outline actionable strategies for transitioning into a software engineering career, stressing the importance of seeking lower-tier software roles if necessary, redefining current job responsibilities to gain relevant experience, and utilizing autonomy in large organizations to advocate for personal and team growth.

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Soft Skills Engineering

CrowdStrike: The IT Disaster That Will Be Remembered for Years

Introducing the Soft Skills Engineering Patreon Supporters

The Frustration of a Recent Graduate in a "Technical Role Adjacent to Software Engineering"

The Information Systems Degree Dilemma: A Bridge to Software Engineering?

A Clear Path to Software Engineering: Get a Software Engineering Job, Even If It's "Crappy"

The Opportunity Cost of Staying Put: A Ticking Clock on Career Transition

"Job Crafting": Tailoring Your Current Role to Gain Software Engineering Experience

The Challenges of Thriving in a Large Organization With 30 Direct Reports

The Bug vs. Mammal Analogy: Understanding Cultural Adaptations in Large Teams

Turning a Large Team Into an Opportunity for Autonomy and Self-Organization

Creating Your Own Career Progression Ladder: Leveraging Leaked Company Documents and Mentorship

Leveraging a Large Team for Creative Initiatives and Influence

Embracing Autonomy for Growth and Impact: From Slacking to Self-Driven Innovation

Episode 420: New grad getting boring work and busy manager

Soft Skills Engineering

00:06CrowdStrike: The IT Disaster That Will Be Remembered for Years

CrowdStrike: The IT Disaster That Will Be Remembered for Years

02:03Introducing the Soft Skills Engineering Patreon Supporters

Introducing the Soft Skills Engineering Patreon Supporters

03:36The Frustration of a Recent Graduate in a "Technical Role Adjacent to Software Engineering"

The Frustration of a Recent Graduate in a "Technical Role Adjacent to Software Engineering"

05:41The Information Systems Degree Dilemma: A Bridge to Software Engineering?

The Information Systems Degree Dilemma: A Bridge to Software Engineering?

07:27A Clear Path to Software Engineering: Get a Software Engineering Job, Even If It's "Crappy"

A Clear Path to Software Engineering: Get a Software Engineering Job, Even If It's "Crappy"

10:48The Opportunity Cost of Staying Put: A Ticking Clock on Career Transition

The Opportunity Cost of Staying Put: A Ticking Clock on Career Transition

14:00"Job Crafting": Tailoring Your Current Role to Gain Software Engineering Experience

"Job Crafting": Tailoring Your Current Role to Gain Software Engineering Experience

15:24The Challenges of Thriving in a Large Organization With 30 Direct Reports

The Challenges of Thriving in a Large Organization With 30 Direct Reports

16:43The Bug vs. Mammal Analogy: Understanding Cultural Adaptations in Large Teams

The Bug vs. Mammal Analogy: Understanding Cultural Adaptations in Large Teams

18:57Turning a Large Team Into an Opportunity for Autonomy and Self-Organization

Turning a Large Team Into an Opportunity for Autonomy and Self-Organization

21:03Creating Your Own Career Progression Ladder: Leveraging Leaked Company Documents and Mentorship

Creating Your Own Career Progression Ladder: Leveraging Leaked Company Documents and Mentorship

22:47Leveraging a Large Team for Creative Initiatives and Influence

Leveraging a Large Team for Creative Initiatives and Influence

25:17Embracing Autonomy for Growth and Impact: From Slacking to Self-Driven Innovation

Embracing Autonomy for Growth and Impact: From Slacking to Self-Driven Innovation