That's a funny sentiment, because I'm here on a saturday morning (like all mornings for the last 30 years) browsing the internet for news with a particular interest about programming.
“Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
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Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#42Generally, this is an easy stance for young, unmarried, and otherwise unattached people to approach their career. A warning to those that think this will enhance their opportunities later in life. It won't. Sure there are a few great employers out there that will reward you with loyalty (or massive sums of money) but that is the exception. After a life of nothing but work, no matter how much you love it at the time,…
I distinctly remember sitting in yet another dull sprint retrospective and thinking, "Boy, I wish I were a firefighter."
Granted, that line of work comes with its own drawbacks and I would certainly get bored of it the same way I get bored of software (or else worn out from the demanding physical aspect), but some days I'm surprised to find myself wishing I could "dig ditches out in the sunshine" or something of the sort for a living.
This combined with the "eat, sleep, code, repeat" mentality I see in others makes me wonder if I'm really cut out for a software development career.
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#43Earlier quoted context omitted.
Most folks don't hike for a living. On the other hand, lots of folks code for a living. While it is indeed ridiculous to think that someone only does coding, the current culture in some places is that the job should come first - before family, sleep, health, and other such things. So while it is just a bit funny when placed on Hiking, when placed on coding (or any other job activity), it just seems to reinforce such…
Some people code for fun too.
I code for fun as a way to restore myself mentally after coding for money...
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#44What's with the articles lately discouraging hardcore programming? Are we hackers or not? I just want to sit in a cellar with a big Unix beard, drink Jolt cola and do programming 24/7.
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#45Generally, this is an easy stance for young, unmarried, and otherwise unattached people to approach their career. A warning to those that think this will enhance their opportunities later in life. It won't. Sure there are a few great employers out there that will reward you with loyalty (or massive sums of money) but that is the exception. After a life of nothing but work, no matter how much you love it at the time,…
Key takeaway - Don't do it for an employer.
Do it for you.
As a hobby, or as a business where you're rewarded for hours worked and quality of final product.
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#46Generally, this is an easy stance for young, unmarried, and otherwise unattached people to approach their career. A warning to those that think this will enhance their opportunities later in life. It won't. Sure there are a few great employers out there that will reward you with loyalty (or massive sums of money) but that is the exception. After a life of nothing but work, no matter how much you love it at the time,…
I distinctly remember sitting in yet another dull sprint retrospective and thinking, "Boy, I wish I were a firefighter." Granted, that line of work comes with its own drawbacks and I would certainly get bored of it the same way I get bored of software (or else worn out from the demanding physical aspect), but some days I'm surprised to find myself wishing I could "dig ditches out in the sunshine" or something of the…
I have had a literal ditch digging job, and I hated that even more. But I still find myself longing for such a thing. Maybe if I could just have 3-4 days per year? xD
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#47I think the larger issue here is that few people are going to drop $25 for a t-shirt that says, "EAT. SLEEP. CODE. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BALANCE OF BOTH PROGRAMMING AND NON-PROGRAMMING RELATED ACTIVITIES."
I think there is an entire population that would find that infinitely more entertaining.
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#48Hyperbolic slogan contains hyperbole, news at 11!
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#49While I don't agree that programming needs to be all consuming, spend enough time around new programmers and you'll see a difference in passion. Someone who does programming because they can earn a pay check vs someone that does programming because they truly enjoy it. You don't get that passion by doing it 9-5. Programming CAN be all consuming if you let it and for a while, I did. I had so much work to do be it at m…
> You don't get that passion by doing it 9-5.
You can't get passion for a subject by dedicating a majority of your daily hours on it? Seems like that could be the very definition of passion.
I get what you're trying to say, but I firmly believe you are wrong.
> I'm trying to make it a point to spend at least an hour a day bike riding or roller blading or just even spending time with my wife.
One hour out of 15 you spend awake? Seems like your hobbies are getting the short shaft here. But then again, so are you - having a diversity of experiences will make you a better programmer by opening your mind to other experiences, rest, and the time to allow your brain to bake a problem into an elegant solution.
Re: “Eat, sleep, code, repeat” is such bullshit
#50At least it is still "eat, sleep". Soon it will be "soylent, provigil".