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I liken it to the auto-industry in America during the 1950s. Back then, single income families could take long summer vacations to cabins they might even own. T
by theseamusjames 9y ago
I liken it to the auto-industry in America during the 1950s. Back then, single income families could take long summer vacations to cabins they might even own. The jobs came with good benefits and company culture was important. It feels very similar.
- aphextron 9y agoI kind of had that realization recently as well. It's just blue collar work.
- PaulHoule 9y agoExactly. People use terms like "get your hands dirty" to describe programming. Programmers are usually not encourage to wear button-down shirts, suits, etc.
- brahj123 9y ago> Programmers are usually not encourage to wear button-down shirts You're basing this view on a very small subset of companies (startups). the vast majority of places where people work still expect professional dress above the level of t shirt + cargo shorts and flip flops.