>Be me>work in low-level kernel/driver development>Working long nights to get everything done as soon as I can>bi-annual performance review comes up>MFW my boss says he's disappointed because I don't talk to the other employees>apparently its a p

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Anonymous 12/24/15 (Thu) 02:06:55 73e3aa No.3753

>Be me

>work in low-level kernel/driver development

>Working long nights to get everything done as soon as I can

>bi-annual performance review comes up

>MFW my boss says he's disappointed because I don't talk to the other employees

>apparently its a problem that none of them know anything about me

What are some fields where I can find a programming job that doesn't involve talking to normies or anyone else? I'm a motivated self-learner who's willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done on time as long as it doesn't involve interacting with other people.

Anonymous 12/24/15 (Thu) 06:38:48 08b23a No.3754

In networking jobs you can work from home.

Anonymous 12/30/15 (Wed) 02:16:29 ec151b No.3783

I've had my concerns that software development is more social than I'd like it to be. Even though I'm rather passionate.

So is this lack of communication work related, like communicating your changes or just small talk not coming from you?

Anonymous 12/30/15 (Wed) 04:35:39 cbf6a7 No.3784

Stop being afraid of people and talk to your coworkers.

Anonymous 01/01/16 (Fri) 09:16:48 d22121 No.3796

>>3753

Just depends on the boss. I do low-level networking with a side of low-level kernel/driver development and my boss is fine with my general anti-social attitude. Even brought up that I'm a nationalist at a team lunch despite being the only native white there and didn't get any flak. I have a feeling I'm just irreplaceable and I could meatspin and not get complaints. So basically, get better at what you do and eventually no one will bother you about not being social.

Anonymous 01/03/16 (Sun) 19:35:06 5e0a60 No.3803

>>3796

This can work if you are socially aware. But since you (OP) don't like talking to normies, you might lack the social awareness to pull this off. No matter how irreplaceable you might be, a change in administration might get you fired. An empowered® female CEO won't understand or care about your low level nerd thingy if you become a liability.

Anonymous 01/05/16 (Tue) 11:56:32 136553 No.3811

Tell your boss that you communicating to people is your own choice and if it hasn't hindered the company in any way and you're working up to/above standard then it shouldn't be a problem. Or you could just lie and live a fake life. Just tell them your parents have cancer or some shit so you have to take care of them outside of work. This lets you avoid getting any social requests from them like going for a pint at the local pub. Just make shit up to keep them distanced but enough to make it not seem like complete bullshit.

Anonymous 01/14/16 (Thu) 05:02:09 f3a1de No.3847

>>3796

I havent been to the office or interacted with a cowoker IRL for about 7 months and its cool. Im an engineer for a large ISP and have made myself subject matter expert for a few specific things. I think this depends a lot on the culture of your specific workplace.

Anonymous 02/05/16 (Fri) 10:11:26 5932f1 No.3903

>>3783

I'm not OP but from the way he said it, it sounds like it's a small talk thing.

Anonymous 02/05/16 (Fri) 19:45:15 7fdc3d No.3904

>>3753

interact with your coworkers about work stuff.

also every once in a while let yourself be drawn into a conversation. i know it sucks pretty badly most of the time, but it usually doesn't take very long and you can do it why you're getting coffee.

Anonymous 02/08/16 (Mon) 10:18:18 84648c No.3911

>>3803

>empowered® female CEO

And that's why I'm considering starting my own business.

Anonymous 02/08/16 (Mon) 12:35:24 de9a62 No.3914

This pretty much depends on your boss. Extroverted people tend to feel scorned if you don't talk to them, people who have worked as programmers themselves generally don't care.

Also OP, you could casually drop that you are a brony/furry into a conversation and your co-workers will stop caring that they don't know about you.