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I'm the replacement. Pray for me - I'm almost a year out of school and this dude has been doing this stuff for about 35 years.
I wouldn't be too concerned - if he wasn't a key player in a large team. fffffuck
EDIT: I'm a SOFTWARE engineer - I'm not building bridges lol. I probably should have mentioned that, as I've gotten messages about it. Thanks for all your support! :)
AnAstronautEventually
listen to your chiefs
robotaudio
sort of in he same situation but in my case mechatronics experts are in short supply
Cheomesh
I have a coworker who's done IT longer than I've been alive. It's...man, it's something.
americanmogli
First of all you can't replace him . Start reading his code and refactor his shit or fix bugs.
nlaw1013
If your team is properly managed by an intelligent individual with a shred of leadership skill, they will understand you need to grow.
plainoldusername
The biggest criticism of young SEs is that they are too removed from what the computer is doing and they write shit code. So don't do that
Deliveryham
What happened when you hit I'm feeling lucky?
GreenFox
Honestly, it's easier than it sounds. He's been in the industry for 35 years, but the latest technology to do that job hasn't. Learn that.
YeOldNerd
It's better to have you than to have nobody at all
scatmanCrothers
Keep dropping the term "learning curve", it will make you sound legit.
teddy206
... are you replacing my dad? Just curious, what company is this? Does it start with an m?
TehMightyEngineer
As long as you're confident you'll be fine.
slykip
No
craz3d
My boss became judge a month ago. I kept some of the staff and open my own office. One lady is 53 years into her career. She is irreplaceabl
samvimesbootstheory
Learned today that when I graduate, my mentor will change depts and they'll expect me to pick up his niche work. Right there with ya, OP.
madverii
Am I the only one who watched at the post twice, waiting for another sentence?
godsbestidiot
Someone will always step up when there's need. In this case you will. Good luck OP.
twsx
Happened to me. It can be pretty bitter.
twsx
What's even worse: I'm not that good.
proletariatblues
I'm feeling lucky lol
ahorseelbowdeepinme
Did a software he created suddenly disappear today? If so have I got some bad news for you.
Idsertian
Reference game on point.
mkay88
Two words. Stack Overflow.
Enderst123
They chose you. Just do the best to learn... quickly.
typocrite
Did you start at the caboose and work your way forward?
SurrealDoughnut
I replaced a senior engineer who had been doing IT for as long as I've been alive. Just bunker down and you'll be better for making it
FavoriteAllTheCuteThings
Mattthias
cr4sh0verride
The only thing you need to focus on is doing your best. Do you have a support team for when you're inevitably in over your head?
boozel
Yes - I'm expected to rely on some of the other seniors for a year or so. I'm excited, but I still want to exceed expectations, you know? :)
cr4sh0verride
Well, they picked you for a reason. Congrats and best of luck. If you're ever in need of a code monkey...
rapidge
Get as much documentation out of him as you can before he leaves.
squirrelwithabushytail
He's never gonna bother with documentation.
rapidge
He was with the company for 35 years, he obviously cares enough to at least put some stuff down in documents.
zando
Dude. You don't know anything. So don't worry about it. They will train you. You're not a replacement. And you're not even an engineer yet.
DrDoomRoom
@boozel if ever you listen to advice let it be now.
boozel
Oh yeah, way ahead of you there. I've got about 3 books worth of PDFs to digest.
rapidge
Ask your boss for OneNote. You will be thankful later.
eggrollinabox
As a senior engineer: If your manager expects you to functionally replace this person they are an idiot. Don't worry about it.
chargeling
@OP seems out of danger, but in general I would worry about management being idiots
boozel
Thanks! Luckily, management here is awesome. They've made it very clear that their expectations are about two years of "training wheels".
silverbean
I'm in a similar boat, but my predecessor was not some genius software engineer for google, he was an AS400 tech who never learned Windows.
boozel
OH MAN I'm not at Google, haha! Heck no. But, I am doing software/firmware. ;) We actually have dudes like your predecessor around here...
silverbean
Hm, i dont know why i thought your post said the job was google. Well, good luck anyway OP! Are you a developer? I generally work sysadmin.
affectatious
You will likely learn more in the first year and a half than you learned all through college, but the first 9 months might be rough.
zando
As an EIT that has been working for less than a year, I'm kind of annoyed that you think you're replacing a professional engineer with 30yrs
JustYourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderman
I am guessing you are a civil engineer or something, in which case I agree. but if this is in the computer industry, I could see it
AyAyRonn
So you're saying that you can get 30 years' experience in less than a year in the computer industry? The other 29 are meaningless?
JustYourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderman
im saying if it is new technology it is easier to catch up
JustYourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderman
as in Software Engineering...
JustARandomKoreanDude
They won't expect you to do all the stuff from the very beginning. Relax, and be confident
zando
If you just graduated and have no experience than they have no expectation that you will be a replacement.
SmashingThumbPins
Yes. Be confident. That is the key to a lot of life situations. Figure it out later.
GodMonster
This, you learn pretty much every job on the job, despite what you may need to unlearn from school.
boozel
Thank you! They've made it clear I'm expected to have about two years of transition time. I have a lot of support, too - my body is ready!
zackofalltrades
Remember: a smart man knows what he knows, is aware of what he does not know, and knows where to find the latter. Words from my professor.
OneZebraInAHerdOfWildebeests
Been in similar situation different field and only 13-15 years for who I replaced. I had to simplify all steps to not work 13hrs/day
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Never assume, ask questions constantly.
zamirovski
After about 6 years as civil engineer, try to master one thing at a time. It's the best advice I can give.
LadyWidebottom
Is that where the retiring guy is going to show you the ropes?
TheplayingVik
But is your mind ?
boozel
I certainly hope so. Fear is the mind-killer.
Didthatjusthappen
So the retiring guy is going to be with you for 2 years?
boozel
No, there are other super-experienced seniors that I can tap for any help I might need. Retiring guy is 100% peace-ing out. :)
Didthatjusthappen
Awesome, good luck!
ReadyToTingle
EIT here looking for work. I can type stuff into Google for you?
ThatOneGuyPablo
Mind me asking what you do?
boozel
I'm a software/firmware engineer at a video and production media company. We make all kinds of neat stuff for video signal processing