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ComradeEevee
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About 2 months ago. My job fired half the dev staff including the only other web developer. I am a junior, and now the sole web developer. I have been yelled at for not working fast enough and not knowing the code base well enough. (I did a lot of Rails, and this is a Spring shop). I have daily panic attacks about coming to work and having to be here for 8 hours. I have never felt more abused. I'm constantly stressed, and drinking more than I should. All advice given to me has been "just stay there til you find something else or they fire you." but it feels like no one really knows how unhealthy this is for me. My one hope is that I didn't bomb this interview at a university. I fucking hate my job.

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  • 11
    7y
    That sounds awful. For your own sake find another job.
  • 6
    7y
    Nobody should be treat like that, leave before it causes problems to your well being.
  • 6
    7y
    Yes, find another job. You are in the US, so that shouldn't be impossible. Don't be afraid to relocate. FLL is a large area, though, so you should be able to find something. Leave them without any web Dev. The good news is, there is work out there.
  • 5
    7y
    Quit. Being unemployed isn't the end of the world. Sure it's better to have another job lined up, but if this job is really causing you that much anguish, jettison that shit.
  • 6
    7y
    Run. Like seriously, quit that job. You got me at "yelled at". If you get yelled at at work then fuck that company. That should not happen.
    Tho if you can't quit for monetary reasons then at least keep a very active look out for job openings and apply apply apply. You've been there for at least a year yes? You should have no trouble finding a new job, there's a shortage of developers remember 😊
  • 3
    7y
    The moment you get yelled at is the moment you should have taken the kerosine, pour it over the computer, light up a sigarette and throw it on the soaked desk.. While it burns you just sing 'we don't need no water let your motherfucking company burn, burn motherfuckers, buuurrn... And i quit!'
  • 3
    7y
    Quit that shit! Learn about laboral laws in your country, where i live, you could get your boss in troubles if he does not treat you right (but he could fired you anyway). Beside that, your health is first, wish you good luck finding a new job!
  • 3
    7y
    Dude! Run! Run so very far away. Junior to junior, you don't need that shit. I'm sure there are plenty of other jobs out there , I cannot think of one reason(money is debatable) why staying in an abusive job like that is a good idea.
  • 3
    7y
    Oh no... I hope you escape that shit hole soon. Just constantly talk to us / post here if you're still having a hard time. We're here for you. Just like what the others have said, hope you find a better job soon!
  • 4
    7y
    Set everyone on fire and walk away.
  • 1
    7y
    I'm at a similar stage. Got hired for my programming skills in C++, and it's hardcore Web development over here.

    Although the coworkers are helping, environment is good. But I am finding hard to settle in. Everyone else seems to know everything while I get intimidated by the scale of WebD. *sighs*
  • 1
    7y
    Don't they have a HR team???
  • 1
    7y
    Good time to practice your poker face. I wouldn't quit unless I had something lined up first...speaking from experience. I concur with everyone else in that you definitely should be preparing to bounce, but until you can, get paid to browse indeed and tune your boss out.
  • 2
    7y
    Thank you everyone. I really needed this. Right now, I sort of need the paycheck and I need the insurance. I'm taking a WFH mental health day after a small break down last night. I'm applying to every job I meet a requirement for. I also have a prospect at UCF, and hope I hear good news from that soon.
  • 1
    7y
    @ComradeEevee don't limit yourself to jobs you think you meet the requirements for, since most job requirements are the ideal. Apply for jobs you would like, and let the interviewers make the decision. You might be pleasantly surprised at what find. While companies like experience, successful companies are more interested in the person; are they teachable, willing to stretch and grow, do they seem dependable, and are they human? You will find that you are capable of far more than what you believe your capabilities to be.
  • 1
    7y
    Job stability is always important but, from my experience an those around me, I say: people like that don't just stop being d**ks and you shouldn't let yourself be pushed around like that. I bet you can find something else just as reliable. So my advice is: prioritize your physical and mental health and look for it. It's a tough decision but it might be worth it. Stay strong ✌
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