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This idea that programmers have to work 18-hour days just to avoid becoming substandard is idiotic. Is it stupid because it isn't true or is it stupid because
by current_call 10y ago
This idea that programmers have to work 18-hour days just to avoid becoming substandard is idiotic.
Is it stupid because it isn't true or is it stupid because you don't want it to be true?
- ScaryRacoon 10y agoIt isn't true. If you use your time wisely then you will be just fine. If your employer doesn't give you the time/budget for on-going education, then you need to look for a new employer.
- beachstartup 10y agoit's stupid because it isn't true. the best and most productive programmers i know have lots of other hobbies and interests, both cerebral and physical. they are intellectually gifted people. if you need to try that hard, maybe you're just not that smart. i learned that early, because i'm not that smart, and working 18 hours a day sure as hell didn't fix that.
- current_call 10y ago>if you need to try that hard Do people who program in their spare time usually work 18 hour days?