It's part of a larger series of wise advice that seems to be appreciated nowadays. It goes like this: * don't call yourself a programmer, you are a revenue-enh

It's part of a larger series of wise advice that seems to be appreciated nowadays. It goes like this: * don't call yourself a programmer, you are a revenue-enhancing solution provider * especially don't call yourself an X programmer, you will use whatever tool is necessary to complete the project and provide value * don't look for a job, this shows that you're weak. Let the jobs come to you. * keep yourself current with the latest frameworks and languages to prove that you can adapt to new challenges * having at least one but ideally more open source projects on github proves that you have passion * make sure you're a culture fit. Do go to the company parking lot beforehand to see what others wear. * wear nice clothes, brush your teeth and eat your veggies * <insert your own here> After doing all of this you will probably succeed in avoiding having your job outsourced or having that promotion given to someone that's an even bigger bulshitter than you. Congratulations! Now you only need to have some minor plastic surgery done and learn a few recent cultural references in order to not make your colleagues uncomfortable. You are well on your way to become the perfect solution provider citizen!