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That's the same entitlement the author complained about. Even if you're paying, you're not entitled to shit from the devs except a polite no in response to a "

by x0x0 10y ago

That's the same entitlement the author complained about. Even if you're paying, you're not entitled to shit from the devs except a polite no in response to a "do this for cash please".

vinceguidry 10y ago
I sometimes feel like I'm living an crazy-land. Any other sector of the economy, somebody contacting you, personally, offering cash over the barrel to do something you do every single day of your life, is a great day. I mean, if you have reason to not take them seriously, that's fine, whatever. But only a programmer would actually be insulted by a serious offer. Boggles my mind.
- nercht12 10y ago
  Because they have a different mentality. Other types of people wouldn't give you something for free, much less something they slaves hours over making. And you somehow think these same people are like everyone else?
- x0x0 10y ago
  The blog author was insulted by (1) the person demanding work for free after he turned down doing it for money, and (2) on the demanders schedule. It's any professionals right to say, "No, thanks." For whatever reason. There's nothing unprofessional about so doing. Your assertion that just because you offered money someone is obligated to take it -- or do anything for that matter -- is the aforementioned entitlement. Perhaps he/she was on vacation. Or wanted to see his / her kids. Or wasn't in the mood. Or had other clients that were paying less but were in a long term relationship that is more important/valuable than a one day consulting fee. Or didn't feel like dealing with the accounting hassle of taking a one day fee. Or had an employer that isn't a fan of employees moonlighting. Or just wanted to stare at paint on the ceiling. Any of the above are perfectly good reasons to say no thanks, and that's the end of the obligation, full stop.

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That's the same entitlement the author complained about. Even if you're paying, you're not entitled to shit from the devs except a polite no in response to a "

by x0x0 10y ago

That's the same entitlement the author complained about. Even if you're paying, you're not entitled to shit from the devs except a polite no in response to a "do this for cash please".

vinceguidry 10y ago
I sometimes feel like I'm living an crazy-land. Any other sector of the economy, somebody contacting you, personally, offering cash over the barrel to do something you do every single day of your life, is a great day. I mean, if you have reason to not take them seriously, that's fine, whatever. But only a programmer would actually be insulted by a serious offer. Boggles my mind.
- nercht12 10y ago
  Because they have a different mentality. Other types of people wouldn't give you something for free, much less something they slaves hours over making. And you somehow think these same people are like everyone else?
- x0x0 10y ago
  The blog author was insulted by (1) the person demanding work for free after he turned down doing it for money, and (2) on the demanders schedule. It's any professionals right to say, "No, thanks." For whatever reason. There's nothing unprofessional about so doing. Your assertion that just because you offered money someone is obligated to take it -- or do anything for that matter -- is the aforementioned entitlement. Perhaps he/she was on vacation. Or wanted to see his / her kids. Or wasn't in the mood. Or had other clients that were paying less but were in a long term relationship that is more important/valuable than a one day consulting fee. Or didn't feel like dealing with the accounting hassle of taking a one day fee. Or had an employer that isn't a fan of employees moonlighting. Or just wanted to stare at paint on the ceiling. Any of the above are perfectly good reasons to say no thanks, and that's the end of the obligation, full stop.