Is it unreasonable to change jobs over tools? [on hold]
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I only use Linux for everything. Part of this is that I love it and I work best on it, and part of it is that I don't believe in supporting Microsoft for reasons I won't get into here. I've been at a company doing data science work for about six months, and in my interview I was told that we'd be allowed to use any software we work best on. When I started I found out that we're required to use Windows for everything, and I've been unhappy and doing poorer quality work as a result. I've now learned how to check for lies in the future, but is it unreasonable for me to leave this job over not being allowed to use the tools I prefer?
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I only use Linux for everything. Part of this is that I love it and I work best on it, and part of it is that I don't believe in supporting Microsoft for reasons I won't get into here. I've been at a company doing data science work for about six months, and in my interview I was told that we'd be allowed to use any software we work best on. When I started I found out that we're required to use Windows for everything, and I've been unhappy and doing poorer quality work as a result. I've now learned how to check for lies in the future, but is it unreasonable for me to leave this job over not being allowed to use the tools I prefer?
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edited Nov 27 at 6:59
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I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
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Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43
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I only use Linux for everything. Part of this is that I love it and I work best on it, and part of it is that I don't believe in supporting Microsoft for reasons I won't get into here. I've been at a company doing data science work for about six months, and in my interview I was told that we'd be allowed to use any software we work best on. When I started I found out that we're required to use Windows for everything, and I've been unhappy and doing poorer quality work as a result. I've now learned how to check for lies in the future, but is it unreasonable for me to leave this job over not being allowed to use the tools I prefer?
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edited Nov 27 at 6:59
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I only use Linux for everything. Part of this is that I love it and I work best on it, and part of it is that I don't believe in supporting Microsoft for reasons I won't get into here. I've been at a company doing data science work for about six months, and in my interview I was told that we'd be allowed to use any software we work best on. When I started I found out that we're required to use Windows for everything, and I've been unhappy and doing poorer quality work as a result. I've now learned how to check for lies in the future, but is it unreasonable for me to leave this job over not being allowed to use the tools I prefer?
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I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
1
Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43
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I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
1
Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43
I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
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Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43
Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43
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You can leave a job because you don't like the curtains so long as you do it within the constraints of your contract.
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
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@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
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If you feel like your poor performance would only continue with the current circumstances, then it would probably be in your and the company's mutual interest for you to leave and find a job that actually caters to your specialized skill set.
Is it unprofessional? I wouldn't think so, given the circumstances. This looks more like a case of miscommunication between you and your employer. Like Joe Strazzere said, "tools" and "operating system" might have meant the same thing to them during the interview when it in fact is not.
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You can leave a job because you don't like the curtains so long as you do it within the constraints of your contract.
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
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@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
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You can leave a job because you don't like the curtains so long as you do it within the constraints of your contract.
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
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@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
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You can leave a job because you don't like the curtains so long as you do it within the constraints of your contract.
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
Kilisi
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You can leave a job because you don't like the curtains so long as you do it within the constraints of your contract.
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
Kilisi
109k61243422
answered Nov 27 at 1:14
Kilisi
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answered Nov 27 at 1:14
Kilisi
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answered Nov 27 at 1:14
Kilisi
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@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
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@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
@cyclist you might wanna edit your question if you're specifically asking if its unprofessional rather than unreasonable.
– Noir Antares
Nov 27 at 1:41
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If you feel like your poor performance would only continue with the current circumstances, then it would probably be in your and the company's mutual interest for you to leave and find a job that actually caters to your specialized skill set.
Is it unprofessional? I wouldn't think so, given the circumstances. This looks more like a case of miscommunication between you and your employer. Like Joe Strazzere said, "tools" and "operating system" might have meant the same thing to them during the interview when it in fact is not.
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
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If you feel like your poor performance would only continue with the current circumstances, then it would probably be in your and the company's mutual interest for you to leave and find a job that actually caters to your specialized skill set.
Is it unprofessional? I wouldn't think so, given the circumstances. This looks more like a case of miscommunication between you and your employer. Like Joe Strazzere said, "tools" and "operating system" might have meant the same thing to them during the interview when it in fact is not.
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
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If you feel like your poor performance would only continue with the current circumstances, then it would probably be in your and the company's mutual interest for you to leave and find a job that actually caters to your specialized skill set.
Is it unprofessional? I wouldn't think so, given the circumstances. This looks more like a case of miscommunication between you and your employer. Like Joe Strazzere said, "tools" and "operating system" might have meant the same thing to them during the interview when it in fact is not.
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
941214
If you feel like your poor performance would only continue with the current circumstances, then it would probably be in your and the company's mutual interest for you to leave and find a job that actually caters to your specialized skill set.
Is it unprofessional? I wouldn't think so, given the circumstances. This looks more like a case of miscommunication between you and your employer. Like Joe Strazzere said, "tools" and "operating system" might have meant the same thing to them during the interview when it in fact is not.
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
941214
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
941214
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
941214
answered Nov 27 at 1:39
Noir Antares
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I am barely even aware of which operating system I am using :O
– Fattie
Nov 27 at 6:15
Most companies have their reasons for why they choose certain technologies. Sometimes those reasons are quite good, other times they are because down to someone's preference or simply because it's always been that way. If you cannot change the status quo and this truly makes you unhappy, it's totally acceptable to find a different job. It's your life, and your decision. Your happiness should be key.
– simbabque
Nov 27 at 11:52
1
Just wondering, did you specifically mention Linux? I think most people would interpret that statement as being about the tools (Python, R, Jupyter, ...) and not the OS.
– cdkMoose
Nov 27 at 14:43