3 ms·
For interested parties, from the overly lengthy "Done, Gets things smart post" referenced: > Not the Smart, and Gets Things Done, Just As Soon As I Read Up On
by meesterdude 9y ago
For interested parties, from the overly lengthy "Done, Gets things smart post" referenced:
> Not the Smart, and Gets Things Done, Just As Soon As I Read Up On The Subject, On The Company's Dime
> Not superstars: superheroes! People who are freakishly good at what they do. People who finish things so fast that they seem to have paranormal assistance. People who can take in any new system or design for all intents instantaneously, with no "ramp-up", and who can immediately bring insights to bear that are quite simply beyond your rustic abilities.
I'll leave it to applicant judgement if this is the sort of place they want to work.
- teh_klev 9y agoYep, I'm looking for a new role just now, and these sorts of euphemisms are a complete turn off.
- harrisreynolds 9y agoThank you guys for the comments. I am going to re-word this next time. While I like the general idea of "Done, gets things smart", some of the content of that post is describing a top 0.1% type person and is over the top for a general job posting. I know I am not a top 0.1% programmer and while I am solid and want to hire people smarter than me the full scope of that piece is extreme. Nonetheless I make no apologies for wanting to hire very smart people. If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team, it is critical to have smart people. All the best guys!
- meesterdude 9y agoYou can want whatever you want - just clearly communicate it so nobody wastes anyones time. > If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team Insightful to understand that this is your perspective of employees and work.
- deleted 9y ago[deleted]