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advice_giveron How I tried to get into game development and failed

Yeah, I see this all over these indie game dev posts. Highest priority is writing your own engine and solving some deep but tertiary technical problem. Whether the core mechanics are fun or not is whatever. It's truly BPDD (blog post driven development).

advice_giveron Create your own Game Engine but don't use it

This blog post and the comments here are amazing. In no other software field but indie game dev does spending a year trying to build your own toolset instead of $ACTUAL_PRODUCT_THAT_MAKES_MONEY draw praise.

advice_giveron Love My Company but Feel Like My Salary Is Low

Here's the thing: I seriously doubt you actually love your company or your job. Instead, you're comfortable.

You're not challenged and you're flagrantly underpaid in a great tech city. I would guess someone decent with your profile should make 2x what you're making. Think about that. Would you recommend such a job to a friend?

You need to move on. There are lots of companies as good or better as your current one, trust me. Take it one step at a time - start with updating your resume. Hopefully this will get you excited about the next steps.

When you give your notice it will be an amazing feeling. All your self-esteem will come rushing back. Good luck.

advice_giveron Ask HN: No Profitability and Raises why the guilt?

I was once in the same situation. If you want to be paid market value, stop whining and go get it. What's the point of sitting around being mad.

You have some choices. Wait for the next big project, then ask for a fair raise, and for once, don't take the weak counter. But really you should just get another job. Then you will find out what you are really worth.

Good luck.

advice_giveron Ask HN: How do I deal with my engineering team and motivate myself?

Agree with all of this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10898689

It sounds like you are forcing your individual habits and preferences as an engineer on your team. I'm sure if you think back to being an IC, you would say that's not a fun quality to have in a team lead.

For example, how are you "pushing" them to learn/"educate them"? Are you supporting and encouraging them, or are you just telling them what to do and trying to show off? Consider that some people may prefer to learn by reading physical books, some may prefer an online Safari sub, some may want to give a lunch and learn, some may like going to a conference, some may appreciate unscheduled time to try new things.

IMO stop worrying about being liked and start working on being a good leader to your team.