When you're trying to optimize a process and a team members gets upset because "that's not the way we've done it before!"

No fuck. That's why we are fucking improving it.

After deciding to do what I love every day nothing feels like work any more, because continuous change and improvement is what I live for.

That is all. ✌🏼

In Italy (Milan)🇮🇹, job hunting is a fucking hell for misfits like me:
• Young(26)
• 1 year(working) experience + continuous learning/improvement at home
• Skillful and adaptable full-stack
• Willing to do greater things with software without being payed like a monkey

This is the last week working at my current company (from which I rejected the renewal of the contract for 26K€/13 months) and almost every time at a new interview everyone tries to down sell me by default or because of the fucking little time that I've been inside companies without even looking at my skills/capabilities.

Also many little companies made by the CEO and a technical manager that are looking for someone from which being provided food 😒(metaphorically).

(On another side, in one month, me and my gf need to move to a new apartment, the renting process sucks, and she has issues to find a non-slavering job because she is a foreigner(with good knowledge of English and Chinese) with very basic understanding of Italian and I see her crying often in my arms because it's hard and stressful for her to become economically independent as she would like to be)

> at my previous job as mechanical engineer at an HVAC company
> was given recurring monotonous task
> decided to start a sizeable side project to automate it
> people got pissed at me because it worked too well, i.e., took their jerbs
> decided automating things was more fun than actual current job; also, people should be more hyped about continuous improvement
> switched careers into web-development

i.e., my most successful project was the one that changed my life for the better.

just received an email about a "hiring tournament", didn't know that was a thing... soo disgusting

"Hello John

How are things going in your career? Are you interested in remote work, at challenging projects in big companies such as Google, Pinterest, Udemy, eBay, and groundbreaking startups within a warm and continuous improvement environment?

BairesDev is holding an exciting hiring tournament, an online competition where you will fight against other developers for the chance to get hired and win incredible awards with the opportunity to be a part of great projects. We would love to see you there!

It will take place on Saturday, November 28th" (but the image says 12th 🤪🤪)

So you are "fighting" other developers for the chance to get hired, what the heck

Been worrying about this for a few weeks now.

As a junior dev, how do I continue to improve (with respect to coding style, technique, etc.) when my seniors are only slightly better than me in a technical regard? I feel like I'm improving at a drastically slower pace than when I first started.

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Introduction to Time Management Techniques

Time management is very important in the current world of work where organizations are under pressure to deliver on their objectives. This guide looks at different time management strategies that can be used to improve the efficiency of employees and the success of the organization.

Understanding Time Management

Understanding Time Management is important to comprehend the concept of time management in order to achieve the best results in any organization. It entails proper scheduling and organizing of activities, proper utilization of resources, and proper establishment of objectives and time frames. Hence, when people learn how to manage time effectively, they can easily organize their tasks, minimize stress, and balance between work and personal life. This skill not only enhances the performance of the individual but also the performance of the organizations as it guarantees that tasks are done effectively and within the stipulated time.
Definition of Time Management

Time management is the act of arranging and controlling the use of time in order to effectively complete the activities that have been scheduled for completion.

Importance of Time Management in the Workplace

It is a crucial factor that enables employees to schedule their work, meet deadlines, minimize stress, and balance work and personal life. It also improves the general efficiency and plays a role in the improvement of organizational performance.

Assessing Current Time Management Practices
Assess the current state of time management in the organization in order to determine the best practices, the problems, and the opportunities.

Setting Clear Goals and Deadlines
Set specific and realistic objectives for the work and assignments, as well as time frames to ensure proper motivation and work organization.

Utilizing Time Management Tools
Use time management tools like task management apps, calendars, and productivity software to optimize the processes and increase productivity.

Advantages of Time Management
Increased Productivity
Proper time management results in increased efficiency because employees are able to organize their work in a proper manner and avoid wasting time on unnecessary things.
Reduced Stress Levels
Through proper scheduling of tasks and time, there is a decrease in stress and feelings of being overwhelmed, which is beneficial to the employees.
Improved Work Quality
Scheduling of time helps the employees to set aside adequate time for a particular task hence increasing the quality of work being produced.
Better Work-Life Balance
Managing time at work and outside work is possible through time management hence improving the well-being and satisfaction of employees.

Best Practices for Sustaining Time Management
Regularly Reviewing and Adjusting Time Management Practices
Periodically review the current methods of time management to determine the potential for enhancement.
Encouraging Continuous Improvement
Encourage the employees to look for better ways of managing time so as to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Balancing Workload and Priorities
Conducting Regular Workload Assessments
It is crucial to evaluate the workload to ensure that the employees do not get overwhelmed and that the organization remains efficient.

Linking Work Activities to Organizational Objectives
Linking tasks with organizational goals guarantees that all work done in the organization is in line with the strategic plan of the firm. When such goals are set, the teams can then prioritize the activities that will help in the achievement of the business objectives.

Technology as a Tool in Time Management
Implementing Task Management Apps
Task management applications help to organize work processes by consolidating the assignment of tasks, their progress, and collaboration tools into one application. These apps allow the teams to plan the tasks, set the priorities, and track the deadlines of the tasks.
Utilizing Calendar and Scheduling Applications
Calendars and scheduling tools are essential in time management since they assist the teams in planning for their activities. Schedules are used in organizations to plan for meetings, set up reminders and time for particular activities.

Conclusion
Time management is a critical component in organizational success, especially in the distribution of work, priority of tasks, and use of technology. Through proper workload evaluation, the teams can be able to balance the resources and avoid cases of fatigue hence enhancing productivity.