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Ah, more self-infatuation with his new Rock Star job. Note the reference to mere mortals "Normal People don't live like this". Yes, happily I don't sleep in C

by eplanit 17y ago

Ah, more self-infatuation with his new Rock Star job. Note the reference to mere mortals "Normal People don't live like this". Yes, happily I don't sleep in Company beds, eat Company meals, congregate in designated company areas, ..., do they issue Scrip like the old mining towns? Glad you're enjoying your new career....(but pssst: your life isn't really very interesting).

klocksib 17y ago
I agree with you. Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Homer moves the family to a new town which is run by Scorpio, the head of the towns power plant, and everything is managed by The Company, oh and Scorpio happens to be a world class terrorist? That's how the article reads to me.
- bmalicoat 17y ago
  But they had a hammock district in Scorpio's town, how could he be that bad?
  - messel 17y ago
    A supervillain that really cares: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEsjd1WZuY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEsjd1WZuY Doeney "The only supervillian I would take a bullet for"
DavidMcLaughlin 17y ago
I do not know the author so I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this is not bravado or bragging, but rather a critique on a culture that encourages you to tip the scales towards work in a work-life balance. This line says a lot to me: > But, if you like your work, it’s sure easy to get through a whole lot each day
kscaldef 17y ago
By "normal people" he means normal Google employees who live near the office; as opposed to his experience as someone traveling to visit the office and separated from his family, friends, and normal daily routines.
alexandros 17y ago
You are aware that this is somebody's personal blog, yeah? And that it's only here because people other than the author submitted and voted it up, right? In other words, you're not the intended audience. If you can find value, so be it. If not, it's not the author's fault or problem. By the way, I think you missed a healthy dose of sarcasm in the post, but nevermind.
- eplanit 17y ago
  It's on the web...the author deemed his story to be compelling enough for the world. If he wants to avoid unintended audiences, he should seek a more private forum. Otherwise, opinions will follow. And, I'm not saying the author has committed any fault. I am pointing out a problem he has: his ego.

by eplanit 17y ago

klocksib 17y ago

I agree with you. Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Homer moves the family to a new town which is run by Scorpio, the head of the towns power plant, and everything is managed by The Company, oh and Scorpio happens to be a world class terrorist? That's how the article reads to me.

bmalicoat 17y ago
But they had a hammock district in Scorpio's town, how could he be that bad?
- messel 17y ago
  A supervillain that really cares: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEsjd1WZuY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEsjd1WZuY Doeney "The only supervillian I would take a bullet for"

DavidMcLaughlin 17y ago

I do not know the author so I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this is not bravado or bragging, but rather a critique on a culture that encourages you to tip the scales towards work in a work-life balance. This line says a lot to me: > But, if you like your work, it’s sure easy to get through a whole lot each day

kscaldef 17y ago

By "normal people" he means normal Google employees who live near the office; as opposed to his experience as someone traveling to visit the office and separated from his family, friends, and normal daily routines.

alexandros 17y ago

You are aware that this is somebody's personal blog, yeah? And that it's only here because people other than the author submitted and voted it up, right? In other words, you're not the intended audience. If you can find value, so be it. If not, it's not the author's fault or problem. By the way, I think you missed a healthy dose of sarcasm in the post, but nevermind.

eplanit 17y ago
It's on the web...the author deemed his story to be compelling enough for the world. If he wants to avoid unintended audiences, he should seek a more private forum. Otherwise, opinions will follow. And, I'm not saying the author has committed any fault. I am pointing out a problem he has: his ego.