Senior Software Engineer (.Net Core)

IT Job lost its glory ?

Day by day we are seeing lot of negative news from one or the other reputed companies (Politics, toxicity). Getting into software role is gamble these days or coming (cuz... we Beggar cant be chooser). Things from here are likely to change for some of the person surely. There are folks preaching patience is the key, but likely talks about ethics and empathy they follow or do. (**atitude prevails) Everyone is planning to make others fool or control. People are working to show case and make himself secure in his role and he'll do whatever he can for it. and Even your leader have no autonomy but pushing to toxic chasing. (lack of vision **fooling) Remind me once a scar or experience hit you, you never forget it. You can choose to ignore and not talk about and move to other glorification of comparing package later in next org. I am not sure how many time such timeline have came in IT in past 30 years. But definitely the problems of today is different with diff pace and Zero empathy or ethics. cuz no one cares.

tl;dr: Gen-Z with pedigree have zero work ethics

I’m not trying to romanticize burnout or act like overworking is the goal - no one’s asking for 80-hour weeks or to be glued to a desk. It’s just about showing up and really putting in the work during the hours you're actually there. Get through the day, put in the grind for the 8-9 hours, instead of always finding little workarounds or boundaries like work’s this huge burden. With some folks, especially Gen-Z? It’s like they’re expecting applause just for clocking in. Honestly, the entitlement sometimes is hard to understand. Wanting work-life balance? Totally fair, makes sense. But there’s still a basic commitment that comes with a job. Every time there’s a project with a bit of grit, it feels like there’s this immediate instinct to push back, sidestep the tough parts, and look for the smoothest route. Nobody’s above rolling up their sleeves, you know? But some of these guys, they treat working hard like it’s an outdated concept, like giving full effort is optional. And for those with the big names on their degrees? Sometimes it feels like they think that alone should mean they’re past the heavy lifting. They want the titles and perks, but without really showing the effort. On the other hand, working with folks who didn’t have all those privileges? Whole different story. They’re here ready to prove something, fully leaning into whatever task’s in front of them. They don’t get caught up in endless boundary-setting or second-guessing feedback - they’re putting in the work, seeing it as a chance, not a chore. And they don’t expect shortcuts; they’re in for the real effort. It’s not about glorifying long hours - it’s about being fully present for the hours you’re on the clock. Seeing some of this avoidance around commitment, it’s like somewhere along the line, the understanding got lost that success is built in the small, daily grind - the stuff that doesn’t come with instant validation.

the dark reality of campus placements at top bschools...

As I look back on my time at IIM, I am sad that it did not live up to my expectations. The name IIM carries weight, still I feel only IIM A/B/C should be called IIMs. The new and baby IIMs are dark black spots on the brand of IIMs. Even L/I/K are like small puppies in front of ABC. It’s hard to shake off the feeling that the legacy of the institute is being tarnished. Rankings are shit. IIM A spends heavily on media management, and so nobody will ever rank it No 2, no matter what the other two do. It’s disheartening to see how perception trumps reality in this world. More than half of the candidates come through reservation at 70-80 percentile. They are dumb and still get placed at an average package of general candidates. The notion of meritocracy in B-Schools and corporates is a myth. It’s a conversation we have behind closed doors, a secret that hangs in the air. We hate reserved category people but we have to pretend to be not knowing about its existence on campus. During admissions and placements, girls with assets are chosen over boys with brains. The priorities seem misplaced. Nobody cares about diversity; it’s a marketing gimmick to attract recruiters by showing photos of hot girls. It’s a harsh reality that many refuse to see. The academic environment is disappointing. Most Professors are plain stupid. Good Profs teach abroad, not in India. Practical learning is a lie sold to dumb HRs in a fancy package. It often feels like the curriculum is designed for a donkey and not a horse. Every year, every IIM will have 30–40 new recruiters because the people who get reserved category shit in the last placement year never recruit after seeing their performance till a new dumb HR replaces that old idiot in the company. It’s a cycle that perpetuates itself, with students doing anything for placements. Anything. Trust a snake, not a placement coordinator. These individuals are more concerned about securing the best jobs for themselves, their friends, and their girlfriends. Even professors are afraid of them. International exchange is a waste of time and money. Unless you’re rich enough to afford a three-month holiday and pretend to have gained global exposure while traveling and boozing, it’s hardly worth it. Cases and curriculum are as bad as it can be. Recruiters only care about CVs. The most troubling lesson learned at IIM is the ability to lie, cheat, and deceive people while boasting about your ethics and values. This is the only life skill that one learns, and it’s the only skill needed to become a CEO or a minister. Almost everyone has two dozen fake CV points, especially exaggerated achievements, fake work-ex, and extracurricular activities. The more you lie, the better the placements, because HRs are dumb. If IIMs stop giving placements, not even a single person would apply. The truth is, it’s not about learning; it’s about the job at the end of it.