> These workers are replaceable and can be rehired during busy season
That's exactly the difference. The factory is a system of processes designed to remove decision making and variation from each person.
You have to evaluate the degree to which that could be done with your skillset.
> in a period of major capitalization of software. It won't last forever.
I agree with your basic point-- not every company needs engineers developing novel software all the time. It's more of a boom and a bust creative venture, like producing a movie. If you choose to work in development over IT you should accept that risk. But I don't see why this has time has to be the peak.
That's exactly the difference. The factory is a system of processes designed to remove decision making and variation from each person.
You have to evaluate the degree to which that could be done with your skillset.
> in a period of major capitalization of software. It won't last forever.
I agree with your basic point-- not every company needs engineers developing novel software all the time. It's more of a boom and a bust creative venture, like producing a movie. If you choose to work in development over IT you should accept that risk. But I don't see why this has time has to be the peak.