[pedalpete]

I had to look at the author's name to find out if I was Bob! Though the latter paragraphs about ignoring the other engineers requirements about reviews, etc don't fit.

After a few gigs that didn't go great, I ended up at a research org, where my less than perfect code that would do things in a non-scalable way was actually appreciated and a benefit. This org had amazing engineering capabilities, and amazing research. I was an oddball that straddled the line between the two.

My engineering improved slowly, and I eventually ended up in management, and now run two start-ups. I don't get to code much at all any more, but the experience has given me a new direction in life.

It's great when a manager can recognize that even though you're not the right fit for that company, it's possible your weakness there could be a benefit to someone else.

I can't remember who I was listening to on a podcast, but they said that rather than firing people, they would regularly recommend they go work for a competitor. :)

[smoyer]

Run two startups? ... Nice to have you here Jack!