I Quit My Software Project To Get Healthy
Have you ever had to quit a good software project...because you figured out you weren't going to be successful in your role?
You were doing great work - only to find yourself making stupid lifestyle choices like more caffeine, less sleep - and an overall feeling of increased pressure?
I had the opportunity to help two consulting companies try and rescue a troubled software project for a client.
Though I was originally brought in to help figure out how much work was left to do, I found myself in the position of being "the expert" soon afterwards.
Because of politics, deadlines, and challenges with the maturity of the companies understanding agile development - I found myself overwhelmed. ??
Though I continually tried to reset expectations and get help, I decided eventually that it was better to move on.
Have you ever been on a good project, with good people, only to find when you really think about it you're not effective in your current role?
Did you have a hard time getting support from management to make the changes necessary?
How did you deal with it?
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Hey, Jayme Edwards. Hope you're doing well!
This makes me think of what my grandpa often said. Your health is your wealth. If you’re healthy, you can find a way to make money. However, if you’re sick, money can’t cure you.