Have you ever sacrificed bleeding-edge [insert language/framework here] for a job with less stress?
I may have a situation in the future to take a less stressful job, which pays great and has excellent benefits, while working with old technology.  Not Cobol old, but a generation back from where I am today.

This is a double-edged sword for me.

I have never felt comfortable in dev shops.  It doesn't appeal to me for some reason.  I enjoy programming but I like to interface with business users.  I don't wish to interact with geeks 24/7.  I like to be a big fish in a small pond.

On the flip side - I do love new technology.  So, while not a deal breaker, it's going to hurt a bit to move a generation back from where I am currently.  However, there is possibility of software rewrites down the line, so all hope is not lost.  And who knows, maybe I can be a catalyst for change in such a small company?

Anyone else out there like me?  If so, how has it worked out for you?

Good move?

Bad move?




Have you ever sacrificed bleeding-edge [insert language/framework here] for a job with less stress?
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I may have a situation in the future to take a less stressful job, which pays great and has excellent benefits, while working with old technology.  Not Cobol old, but a generation back from where I am today.

This is a double-edged sword for me.

I have never felt comfortable in dev shops.  It doesn't appeal to me for some reason.  I enjoy programming but I like to interface with business users.  I don't wish to interact with geeks 24/7.  I like to be a big fish in a small pond.

On the flip side - I do love new technology.  So, while not a deal breaker, it's going to hurt a bit to move a generation back from where I am currently.  However, there is possibility of software rewrites down the line, so all hope is not lost.  And who knows, maybe I can be a catalyst for change in such a small company?

Anyone else out there like me?  If so, how has it worked out for you?

Good move?

Bad move?



