Third day of my first job. I need help/ advice.
I'm still thinking, if I should resign from this job considering now I have no where to go.
Start working on code today. My task is to merge two different branches of code base.
No document on what code/package implements what feature, or what API there are. There is no documentation about the code at all. All I got is a list of clients' requests which were implemented before (in the old code base). And I was told to rely on myself to figure out where is the code and how to implement the same feature in the new code base.
With my limited knowledge, frankly speaking, I don't know if this is a bad managed project or not (since that's my first serious job), but my guts tell me that this feels wrong.
Well, on the tech side, at least I can find the first request's implementation. And I think I can figure out how to do it.
But the management is feeling so wrong. Unlike all courses, blogs or books I read, there is no unit test, no code coverage, no task management (someone will tell you what needs to be done through IM, that's all), no documentation.
I thinking what I'm planning is to have a chat with the boss and ask him what's the future plan. I can't bear this mess.
But I don't know if everyone is bearing this mess. So please point out if I'm wrong. Also, I want to know all different kinds of thought, helps and advices. Please dont hesitate to reply. Thanks!
>But I don't know if everyone is bearing this mess.
How much do they pay, how fast do they expect you to work. And how difficult is it to get another job.
Because if there is no documentation, no paperwork, no nothing, you can take your time.
Personally I wouldn't do it unless it's really well paid.
I feel you though, until you've reached acceptance that that's the way it is, it's painful.
@bmaxv it's not well paid. The salary is 7k CNY pre-tax (I will get less than 1k usd). Currently I'm in charge of a less hurry request, so no pressure on me. But I don't think that's will last forever.
How difficult to get a new job? Man, one and a half year after graduation, this is my first job/offer I got.
@skyblond Then there is your answer. Cling to it for dear life, smile and wave. :/
Honestly, I think everyone goes through this "little" shock phase, but it teaches you a lot if you pay attention to which things don't work and why.
My important lesson was to remember to stay kind to people and double check things.