>"Our industry (like any other) has very loud yet very dumb people who convince others that their way is best."
This is so f..g true. Also clearly seen here as well - preaching that this way is bad and that way is the true one.
>"I used to believe the above was fixable. Now I know better and just stay away from big companies. Work is more fun and fulfilling that way"
Exactly what I did. After reaching top still somewhat technical position at the company I got so fed up and burned out that I quit. Went on my own and been this way ever since for some 20+ years.
This is so f..g true. Also clearly seen here as well - preaching that this way is bad and that way is the true one.
>"I used to believe the above was fixable. Now I know better and just stay away from big companies. Work is more fun and fulfilling that way"
Exactly what I did. After reaching top still somewhat technical position at the company I got so fed up and burned out that I quit. Went on my own and been this way ever since for some 20+ years.