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Ageism <-> Burnout Change what you call it and the conversation changes. It depends on the narrative the author wants to push. Those two things are related. T
by danjoc 9y ago
Ageism <-> Burnout
Change what you call it and the conversation changes. It depends on the narrative the author wants to push. Those two things are related.
The middle age software dev you burned out then tossed aside has the children most likely to be software devs. You spoil your reputation with the kids before they're even old enough to apply at your company.
You've also increased the chance that, due to unstable home life thanks to layoff, the kids won't ever become software devs in the future. Then you complain about needing H1Bs. Those things are also tightly related.
Zuckerbergs of the world are too immature to see cause and effect. They only see next quarter results while driving society to ruin.
- ataturk 9y agoAs someone who has been developing software for many different companies over the past 21 years (and counting) I am discouraging my kids from going into this field. I want them to know how to code and know not to be afraid of electronics as well as curious about what's in the box and how it is trying to shape their behavior. But as a career, software developer for me has only been good for taking a guy from a blue collar family with few prospects and give him (me) a halfway decent living to raise a family on. Had I had better advice before college, there were many better avenues for someone with my abilities. I really feel like I missed the boat somewhere and was just too stubborn to notice, or maybe my personality wouldn't lend itself to other roles, who knows? Anyhow, I am hoping I bootstrapped my kids into a better life trajectory. I'm hoping my kids surpass me and find careers that are more sensible, lucrative, and rewarding.