Yes Raj, things can be frustrating when you are a technical writer, but
things can be equally frustrating in many other jobs. Other people have
already replied to you and pointed out that individuals often don't
realise how much control they can have over their careers, and that
applies to technical writers as much as to anyone else.
But if you really think you are stuck in a "ridiculous and thankless
job", then I would seriously suggest you find a different career where
you may be happier. For example, I was a career-track civil servant in a
Government department, and despite the job security and the pension
prospects (and despite being nearly 40) I decided I was in a "ridiculous
and thankless" rut, so I took steps to get out. In my case that meant
taking classes and becoming a technical writer, and obviously your
career path would be different. But I have enjoyed the last 15 years far
more than I could have imagined, even though colleagues at the time
thought I was mad to leave a Government job.
Whatever you choose to do I sincerely wish you the very best of luck.
David
raj nair wrote:
At times, I wonder why technical writers are the least common denominators in a software
company. For example, if I submit a document for review, people schedule it for the last
few hours of a business day. This amply explains the 'importance' given to that task.
Moreover, I have to work with arrogant developers, testers, SMEs, and managers, who don't
care a damn about the information needs of technical writers. There is also an absurd
level of "technical apartheid" that at times gives a really wretched feeling.
Since a majority of the technical writers have no programming background or releavant
domain knowledge, people find it very easy to dismiss them as irrelevant irritants.
Ultimately, the conclusion that I can arrive at is that this is a ridiculous and
thankless job. Do you agree?
Raj
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