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I'm a software dev/sysadmin mix, ~8 years' experience, looking for work again after some time off. (Based in a capital city in Australia if that's relevant)

I have no idea how to characterise the projects that I've enjoyed the most or would like to do in the future.

The projects that I've found the most enjoyable are not the ones that you see advertised by recruiters and companies; Kubernetes, cutting-edge, greenfield projects, massive cloud accounts... meh.

Some fun stuff I've done or would like to do:

• Upgrading that weird service everyone is accidentally relying on but afraid to touch
• While money pours into LLMs in healthcare, fax machines were still used every day
• Working out the "low-level" part of the system colleagues put off for 2 years because nobody wanted to read through the boring 400-page ISO spec
• Maintaining that abandoned 500K line Java system with most errors being RuntimeException with a null description
• Working in small teams, max 8-10 people

Any tips to characterise this kind of work to focus my job search? I know it's significantly different from working at a software company pumping out features.

Tight deadlines and shoestring resources don't bother me (as long as I get my salary!). Having people who don't take it all super seriously along the way is super important.

How do I look for this? Trial & error? I feel like there must be... consultancies? ... working on these kinds of projcets. Perhaps there's some name or buzzwords that I need to use? Or would I need to talk with one of those mega big consultancies like Accenture?

Of course very open to the possibility that I'm being totally unrealistic and way too picky in a down market.

My bread and butter is working in Go, Python, backend and OS stuff. Networking, Linux, BSDs, that kinda thing.

Thanks all!

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These were the top posts across some of our communities

From Australia:

• ABC hires 'notoriously anti-worker' US law firm, Seyfarth Shaw, in Antoinette Lattouf unlawful dismissal case
• Expensive school uniforms don't make kids better at maths, so why are schools so focused on them?
• No evidence of antisemitic chant at pro-Palestinian Sydney protest, police find
• Top Customer Service by Me Bank
• [Satire] Australia Day to be moved to Scott Morrison’s resignation day

From Aussie Enviro:

• “Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown

From Australian News:

• Nine digitally altered female MP into 'more revealing' outfit
• UN chief issues plea after Australia pauses funding for Palestinian refugee agency over October 7 claims
• Human rights groups say Australian government must act after ICJ ruling
• Vacuum cleaner retail chain Godfreys collapses, 193 job losses expected in coming fortnight
• NSW Police has been praised for its 'textbook' approach in shutting down a 'neo-Nazi demonstration'. This is why

From Australian Politics:

• Experts have said for years we need more social and affordable housing. So where is it?
• ‘Dark money’: $57m of donations to major Australian parties in 2022-23 of unknown origin
• Senior Coalition figures have opened up about their nine years in power. You won't believe some of the things they told us
• 'Like being strapped to a suicide bomber': Coalition insiders detail the toxic rivalry that destroyed two political careers
• Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s Stage 3 rework invites a wider tax debate the government doesn’t want to have

From World News:

These were the top posts across some of our communities

Top 5 from Australia:

• ABC hires 'notoriously anti-worker' US law firm, Seyfarth Shaw, in Antoinette Lattouf unlawful dismissal case
• Expensive school uniforms don't make kids better at maths, so why are schools so focused on them?
• No evidence of antisemitic chant at pro-Palestinian Sydney protest, police find
• Top Customer Service by Me Bank
• [Satire] Australia Day to be moved to Scott Morrison’s resignation day

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• “Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown

Top 5 from Australian News:

• Nine digitally altered female MP into 'more revealing' outfit
• UN chief issues plea after Australia pauses funding for Palestinian refugee agency over October 7 claims
• Human rights groups say Australian government must act after ICJ ruling
• Vacuum cleaner retail chain Godfreys collapses, 193 job losses expected in coming fortnight
• NSW Police has been praised for its 'textbook' approach in shutting down a 'neo-Nazi demonstration'. This is why

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Experts have said for years we need more social and affordable housing. So where is it?
• ‘Dark money’: $57m of donations to major Australian parties in 2022-23 of unknown origin
• Senior Coalition figures have opened up about their nine years in power. You won't believe some of the things they told us
• 'Like being strapped to a suicide bomber': Coalition insiders detail the toxic rivalry that destroyed two political careers
• Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s Stage 3 rework invites a wider tax debate the government doesn’t want to have

Top 5 from World News:

These were the top posts across Aussie Zone at the end of this week

Top 5 from Australia:

• ABC hires 'notoriously anti-worker' US law firm, Seyfarth Shaw, in Antoinette Lattouf unlawful dismissal case
• Expensive school uniforms don't make kids better at maths, so why are schools so focused on them?
• No evidence of antisemitic chant at pro-Palestinian Sydney protest, police find
• Top Customer Service by Me Bank
• [Satire] Australia Day to be moved to Scott Morrison’s resignation day

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• “Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown

Top 5 from Australian News:

• Nine digitally altered female MP into 'more revealing' outfit
• UN chief issues plea after Australia pauses funding for Palestinian refugee agency over October 7 claims
• Human rights groups say Australian government must act after ICJ ruling
• Vacuum cleaner retail chain Godfreys collapses, 193 job losses expected in coming fortnight
• NSW Police has been praised for its 'textbook' approach in shutting down a 'neo-Nazi demonstration'. This is why

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Experts have said for years we need more social and affordable housing. So where is it?
• ‘Dark money’: $57m of donations to major Australian parties in 2022-23 of unknown origin
• Senior Coalition figures have opened up about their nine years in power. You won't believe some of the things they told us
• 'Like being strapped to a suicide bomber': Coalition insiders detail the toxic rivalry that destroyed two political careers
• Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s Stage 3 rework invites a wider tax debate the government doesn’t want to have

Top 5 from World News:

G'day all! Just thought I'd chuck up this random thread for a bit of a yarn. You know, sometimes it's nice to have a chinwag about anything and everything – could be your latest DIY project, a recipe you're stoked about, or even just how your day's been. It's all about sharing the good vibes and having a fair dinkum chat. So, what's the goss? Jump on in and let's have a good old chit-chat, like a bunch of mates sitting 'round the table. Cheers!

These were the top posts across Aussie Zone at the end of this week

Top 5 from Australia:

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• Isn't it meant to be El Niño? Here's why it hasn't been the hot, dry summer we expected
• Oli the cat completes Sydney to Hobart yacht race to fanfare at dock, after a week at sea
• Meteors, supermoons, a comet and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2024
• Google reviews are a complete waste of time, aren't they?

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• 2023 in review: Australia nears half-way mark to 82% renewables
• It’s not just the total rainfall – why is eastern Australia experiencing such sudden, devastating downpours?

Top 5 from Australian News:

• 'I had so much promise in my life, and that's where I ended up': A lifetime of work leads to $45k in superannuation

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Grassroots Labor members urge Australia to back South Africa’s case against Israel at UN court
• The Greens ring in the new year with a new fight over Australia’s housing crisis

Top 5 from World News:

• NRA chief announces resignation days before trial

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These were the top posts across Aussie Zone at the end of this week

Top 5 from Australia:

• Weekly Random Thread #36 05-09-2023
• Hundreds of Aboriginal children likely buried in unmarked graves at three WA missions
• Rise of draconian anti-protest laws in Australia is highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur
• Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says
• Energy $prices DOWN! Who's looking forward to the massive drop in the cost of their next electricity bill?

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds
• Northern Land Council slams "outrageously low" fine for illegal land clearing
• 4WD owner and towing company fined after treating wetlands as 'playground'
• Australia's iconic eucalyptus was shipped across the globe. Now, this flammable tree has 'gone feral'
• Environment watchdog to take mine giant to court for polluting national park

Top 5 from Australian News:

• Claude the leaf thief devours $6k worth of seedlings intended for koala habitat
• Australia is pockmarked with small dams. With a little tweak, many could be turned into 'batteries'
• [satire] ‘Blocking other airlines was in the national interest’ says PM from Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
• Alan Joyce and Qantas in crisis! | Media Watch
• NT fire crews battle outback bushfire triple the size of the ACT

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Mark McGowan pressured EPA boss to drop tough emissions guidelines in 'extraordinary' phone call
• Every time there are 'rumours' that a leader is unpopular
• Senate inquiry to investigate federal government's decision to block additional Qatar Airways flights
• Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese shouldn't rush to visit Bejiing this year
• Just 11 seconds of answers preceded the third question on Qatar saga — and then all hell broke lose

Top 5 from World News:

• Elon Musk ‘Secretly’ Used Starlink To Foil A Ukrainian Attack On Russian Naval Fleet Over Fear Of Nuclear War: Report
• Live: Former Proud Boys leader faces sentencing over January 6 Capitol attack. The latest news with The Loop
• Congress risks 'doing Beijing's work' if AUKUS deal stalls, senator warns US hearing

These were the top posts across Aussie Zone at the end of this week

Top 5 from Australia:

• Weekly Random Thread #36 05-09-2023
• Hundreds of Aboriginal children likely buried in unmarked graves at three WA missions
• Rise of draconian anti-protest laws in Australia is highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur
• Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says
• Energy $prices DOWN! Who's looking forward to the massive drop in the cost of their next electricity bill?

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds
• Northern Land Council slams "outrageously low" fine for illegal land clearing
• 4WD owner and towing company fined after treating wetlands as 'playground'
• Australia's iconic eucalyptus was shipped across the globe. Now, this flammable tree has 'gone feral'
• Environment watchdog to take mine giant to court for polluting national park

Top 5 from Australian News:

• Claude the leaf thief devours $6k worth of seedlings intended for koala habitat
• Australia is pockmarked with small dams. With a little tweak, many could be turned into 'batteries'
• [satire] ‘Blocking other airlines was in the national interest’ says PM from Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
• Alan Joyce and Qantas in crisis! | Media Watch
• NT fire crews battle outback bushfire triple the size of the ACT

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Mark McGowan pressured EPA boss to drop tough emissions guidelines in 'extraordinary' phone call
• Every time there are 'rumours' that a leader is unpopular
• Senate inquiry to investigate federal government's decision to block additional Qatar Airways flights
• Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese shouldn't rush to visit Bejiing this year
• Just 11 seconds of answers preceded the third question on Qatar saga — and then all hell broke lose

Top 5 from World News:

• Elon Musk ‘Secretly’ Used Starlink To Foil A Ukrainian Attack On Russian Naval Fleet Over Fear Of Nuclear War: Report
• Live: Former Proud Boys leader faces sentencing over January 6 Capitol attack. The latest news with The Loop
• Congress risks 'doing Beijing's work' if AUKUS deal stalls, senator warns US hearing

Here's your weekly roundup of top posts from across Aussie Zone

Top 5 from Australia:

• Weekly Random Thread #36 05-09-2023
• Hundreds of Aboriginal children likely buried in unmarked graves at three WA missions
• Rise of draconian anti-protest laws in Australia is highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur
• Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says
• Alan Joyce to leave Qantas after tumultuous week to make room for 'renewal'

Top 5 from Aussie Enviro:

• Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds
• Northern Land Council slams "outrageously low" fine for illegal land clearing
• 4WD owner and towing company fined after treating wetlands as 'playground'
• The illegal killing of 265 trees on Sydney's North Shore is not just vandalism. It's theft on a grand scale
• Unveiling the enigmatic world of moths: from ancient pollinators to whistling wonders

Top 5 from Australian News:

• Claude the leaf thief devours $6k worth of seedlings intended for koala habitat
• Gig economy workers to get $400m wage boost under Labor’s closing loopholes bill
• Australia is pockmarked with small dams. With a little tweak, many could be turned into 'batteries'
• [satire] ‘Blocking other airlines was in the national interest’ says PM from Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
• Alan Joyce and Qantas in crisis! | Media Watch

Top 5 from Australian Politics:

• Mark McGowan pressured EPA boss to drop tough emissions guidelines in 'extraordinary' phone call
• Senate inquiry to investigate federal government's decision to block additional Qatar Airways flights
• Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese shouldn't rush to visit Bejiing this year
• Just 11 seconds of answers preceded the third question on Qatar saga — and then all hell broke lose
• What's fuelling speculation about Annastacia Palaszczuk's leadership?

Top 5 from Melbourne:

• One killed, five hospitalised after man drives into pedestrians and crashes into two cars in Melbourne’s CBD
• Once upon a time Melbourne had freight trams!
• The Tote officially sold to new owners vowing to protect its live music future - Double J
• Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 09 Sep 2023
• Coroner again pushes for pill testing after ‘Blue Punisher’ death

Top 5 from Brisbane:

• Daily Discussion Thread - Mon Sep 11 2023
• Chain store staff ‘underpaid with no payslips’ walk out
• Police will not be called on users seeking illicit drug testing in Queensland
• Mint My Desk staff walk off job for second time over alleged underpayment
• Brisbane motorists given almost 170,000 parking fines totalling $30 million in past financial year

Top 5 from Sydney:

• Daily Discussion Thread - Mon Sep 11 2023
• Daily Discussion Thread - Fri Sep 08 2023
• Daily Discussion Thread - Tue Sep 05 2023
• Daily Discussion Thread - Thu Sep 07 2023
• Daily Discussion Thread - Wed Sep 06 2023

Top 5 from Perth:

• Huge class action set to be launched against Perth builder that left customers waiting years for new homes
• Bit bored of your old pine tree air freshener? Maybe it's time for an Arctic Ice Galati in your car!
• What should we do about WA’s prescribed burning program?
• McGowan Pressured EPA boss
• long weekend in 2 weeks and instead of being at home alone I'm looking for a social adventure. What are you all upto?

Top 5 from Canberra:

• Daily Discussion Thread - Mon Sep 11 2023
• Can we have a daily chat thread?
• Daily Discussion Thread - Sun Sep 10 2023
• The Lifeline book fair is on again this weekend at EPIC

Top 5 from Adelaide: