Comments on: Mid-life crisis of a software professional

By: Kannan R

Kannan R — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:01:38 +0000

Anand, just saw your resp (shd tell u something abt how well I update my blog )..

I agree on the “innovation” part. I have felt that many times when some idea pops up, only to be followed by the thought “hmm..but why shd I do this? I will prob try this sometime later” and then I just mentally tag it as “Todo:” and then later my mind automatically would delete it (not even to RECYCLE BIN…straight SHIFT + DEL)!!

By: Anand

Anand — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:33:05 +0000

Hi Kannan,

We have some similarities. Most importantly, the love for COMPUTER which started in 1988 and going through these experiences. I am still in love but it doesn’t bother much now. In work life, I think even innovation is becoming very monotonous for me. That’s what I am responsible for. I keep asking the question, “Why should I do it?”. I know I can and many others can, but these small steps are not taking me anywhere. Someone can say, that’s the way, we all take those small steps and then reach somewhere. It’s more philosophical.

There are many things I can share on this subject going through similar experiences.

BTW, I reached your blog looking for a way to buy Wii Points in India.

Nice Post.
Thanks,
Anand

By: Kannan Ramanathan

Kannan Ramanathan — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:33 +0000

KC, trend line Excel puts. The values for competence/commitment are obtained by the average of months for a given yr, which I derived from my prj notes. Phonela sollraen eppidi panninaennu.

By: KC

KC — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:00:57 +0000

Solution is in 3 steps…
1) Learn a bad habit – start driniking
2) Stop thinking that you can really achieve something in life
3) Focus on earning only the amount that you need to pass today

Someone suggested me all these, when I was having a similar discussion. You try them if you think they help you

Btw, Just curious how did you arrive at the trend line (chumma plotted points for commitment quotient and competence quotient !? – looks interesting though)

By: kannanmr

kannanmr — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:13:08 +0000

Rajesh,

>> Each has its own disadvantages and the equation gets tougher when
>> you add variables like wife’s opinion, child, old parents, etc.

The other factors that u have mentioned are the major side-swingers, I’d say . Also, to be honest, I am setting in to a hazy mental state where I am neither being proactive enough to do something to clear up things nor stop worrying and accept things as such. This tendency to constantly worry, while not doing anything to solve it is what is really irking me.

>> On the other hand, I think this crisis is not just limited to IT
>> industry. But the curves may be sharper here and the above
>> solutions more risky.

I agree. This trend exists in all industries, albeit more smoothed out near the edges.

By: rajesh

rajesh — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:37:39 +0000

oops I put a ‘b’ tag instead of ‘br’ tag

By: rajesh

rajesh — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:35:20 +0000

Very true, Kanna. I have this feeling haunting me for quite some time.

Personally, I could think of only two contrasting solutions.
1) Enjoy the laziness, become lethargic as a state govt employee. Assume this problem does not exist and wait for a magic to happen!

2) Spin off! Become an entrepreneur until you have too much to handle.

Each has its own disadvantages and the equation gets tougher when you add variables like wife’s opinion, child, old parents, etc.

On the other hand, I think this crisis is not just limited to IT industry. But the curves may be sharper here and the above solutions more risky.