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When I think of competitive programming I don't think of olympiads, I think of still having a job after other devs have been laid off in the latest downsizing.
by hirundo 8y ago
When I think of competitive programming I don't think of olympiads, I think of still having a job after other devs have been laid off in the latest downsizing. Which means kissing ass is a legit event.
- ams6110 8y agoYes I've been through two different layoffs myself, and the people who were retained were not the most talented or most productive.
- gridspy 8y agoI prefer the approach of putting myself forward as someone who is comfortable moving to a new company. I'm totally confident in my ability to land a new job should I want to.
- booleandilemma 8y agoEvery once in a while when I complete a project or something at my job I’ll say to the higher-ups “one more thing to add to the resume”. I feel like it keeps them from taking me for granted.