This is hilarious, and cynical, and contains a legit kernel of wisdom.
Eh, not really, it sounds like one of those Robert Greene BS books. Sounds exciting when you're young and inexperienced, but tiresome when you're older and actually wise
Evil programmer's tip: avoid “easy” things (2016)
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Re: Evil programmer's tip: avoid “easy” things (2016)
#202This is hilarious, and cynical, and contains a legit kernel of wisdom.
Eh, not really, it sounds like one of those Robert Greene BS books. Sounds exciting when you're young and inexperienced, but tiresome when you're older and actually wise
Ha! Did your comment make you feel better about yourself? Was it representative of the kind of wisdom you value? Because it came across as a misdirected, failed attempt at an insult.
Re: Evil programmer's tip: avoid “easy” things (2016)
#203Ouch. This hits close to home. I _constantly_ get passed over for the interesting work, despite being _extremely_ qualified for it. (e.g. I keep getting told I don't "have a scientific background", so I'm not qualified to work on problem X, despite the fact that I have a PhD in the field and extensive experience on closely related problems) It's because I'm seen as a technician, not an engineer or a scientist. That's…
They wont let you work on the interesting projects because they can get much more value out of you doing other work. Write down everything you've accomplished, including the stuff others have got credit for, and also the things you got blamed for, and word it like "was responsible for" and "learned". And be a bit "humble" about others stealing the credit, instead of "I did not get the credit I deserve", say "It was J…
Yup, I call that the 'convective derivative'[0] rule: "the best way to change the people around you is to change which people are around you."