in reply to Advice for a Restless JAPH

I am not sure if we were given enough informaiton about
your present status. That is income, size of current
company, your goals, your background etc., but I think
it is best if you first become happy with what you have
before seeking something else. It sounds like you are liked
and to some extent respected in your position, you will
most likely lose that in a more challenging/different
environment, remember when you weren't the guru?

For me personally I finally realized that challenging myself
became a hinderous rather then a boost. I would challenge
myself based on others standards or requirements rather
then my own.

And remember, just as TMTOWTDI, there is also TOWHDI
The One Who Has Done It, that is taken action and solved
the problem. We all strive for perfect code and as you
improve your skills you will undoubted go back and
improve on your past code.

Good luck in the eternal question -
Should I stay or should I go now?
- The Clash -

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Re: Re: Advice for a Restless JAPH
by Anonymous Monk on Jan 17, 2002 at 23:22 UTC
    Isn't anonymity wonderful? Here's the "more info" you wanted:

    income: 55k
    company size: 1000+ (non-tech)
    goals: to become an uber-coder
    background: social sciences, entirely self-taught with regards to technical skills

    remember when you weren't the guru?
    Yes, I remember this time well, it was only 9 months ago. I was at an Internet startup and surrounded by programmers everyday who knew a TON more than me. It was intimidating, and sometimes overwhelming, but at the same time I've never learned so much. I look back on it nostagically. I want to be in that situation again.
    I would challenge myself based on others standards or requirements rather then my own.
    There's no one on earth who could possibly challenge me more than I challenge myself. Trust me on this...way too much hubris bouncing around in my head. :)

    Thanks

      Thanks for the reply.

      I possess both the laziness and impatience, but on the hubris
      requirement I fall short. I found this quote on dictionary.com

      "There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris"
      - McGeorge Bundy