Ask HN: Jobs for devs who are slow coders but great at conceptualizing?

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I hate my job. I'm slow at coding, especially if it's highly abstracted (and I didn't write it), 5+ function chaining (and I didn't write it), and involves working on a small part of a bigger effort (output not well defined?).

What can I do? Where are the simpler jobs?

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Software architect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_architect

Thanks! I've actually listed this as a career goal in my performance reviews. My company requires architects to be respected respected (fast) senior devs (they view technical career paths as linear, and one must be better at the role below it to be good at the next one). Something which I'm not. So it's highly unlikely. Maybe if I find myself out of a job I will apply to some architect positions.

Few suggestions: - Apply for a more senior role - Better communication with leads - sounds like you are not being managed well - Documentation

If you are great at conceptualising and want a "simpler" job, potentially a solutions architect could be a nice fit.

Thanks! I would have to look outside my company for those. I have been browsing and applied to a couple great options (didn't get them). I'd rather not leave my company because tech jobs in the area are sparse (my company is one of the biggest), my wife won't relocate, and I'm not great with staying focused on remote work (would probably improve if it were consistent and/or interesting work). Looking internally is basically out of the question since I got a further development needed rating as a mid-level.

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