I don't like to code anymore. What are my options ?

Posted by PrakharRidesAway@reddit | ExperiencedDevs | View on Reddit | 11 comments

I have 5 years of experience at FAANG. Since last year I have completely stopped enjoying writing code. I've been coasting for a while now. I like to write code for my personal projects (Game development, Unity) but I don't like to write code as wage slave anymore.

Do you think I can move to PM or management role with 5 YOE ? Or do I need to spend another 3-4 years as dev ?

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Abadabadon@reddit

Manager, pm, systems engineering.

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BitSorcerer@reddit

Move to a position where you don’t have to code? Lol

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ChutneyRiggins@reddit

Instructions unclear. Promoted to IT helpdesk.

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BitSorcerer@reddit

I’ll take Junior over that xD

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FetaMight@reddit

It's incredibly unlikely you're a waste slave at a FAANG company.

If you are you're terrible at negotiating.

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Fitbot5000@reddit

I’m horribly overpaid and coast all day. Woe is me.

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ElectronicFault360@reddit

I have 40yoe and feel like I should give you a little advice. Sorry in advance...

Most software development jobs these days will suck the life and soul out of you if you aren't actually doing what YOU want.

If you aren't making decisions and have no "skin in the game" so to speak, you will go down hill faster.

The companies you seem to have worked for are the worst places to go if you aren't really interested in getting involved.If you just smack the keyboard all day, then you shouldn't be there.

Go try a small shop that wants you to get involved before you give up. They don't pay as much, but are sometimes more rewarding.

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