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Yeah, I used to think like xj9 in collage. But I have no idea how it's possible to survive as completely non-social programmer, now that I've seen what work lif
by tw1010 8y ago
Yeah, I used to think like xj9 in collage. But I have no idea how it's possible to survive as completely non-social programmer, now that I've seen what work life actually consists of.
- scarface74 8y agoYou can be social and build professional relationships without sharing your feelings.
- Someone1234 8y agoNot for long. People feel like they're really getting to know you if you're that caged off.
- SheepSlapper 8y agoYou can be genuine without being emotional
- philwelch 8y agoMost of the successful people I've seen in my career had a demeanor that ranged between "happy and pleasant" and "serious and stoic". Founders and top executives can get away with being passionate (e.g. Steve Jobs) but serious, reserved stoicism seems to be the norm (e.g. Tim Cook).
- walshemj 8y agoBut not as good for motivating staff.
- xj9 8y agoi'm not sure how "not sharing my emotions" and "being non-social" are connected. i socialize with co-workers, but we are acquaintances for the most part. i reserve sharing my emotions for intimate friends and significant others.