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I think it's a case of what is seen vs. what is unseen combined with "you get what you measure." "We're paying more for programmers than almost anyone else in
by api 8y ago
I think it's a case of what is seen vs. what is unseen combined with "you get what you measure."
"We're paying more for programmers than almost anyone else in the industry!" is an obvious thing a bean counter would notice and point out. Productivity is harder to measure, and all that time lost to training on the job doesn't immediately leap out in spreadsheets because it's blended with actual work.
- tuba_man 8y ago> "We're paying more for programmers than almost anyone else in the industry!" I can't speak to development specifically, but I looked into one of Tesla's devops offerings and I make slightly more for a mid-level engineer than they offer for a senior position. I also 'only' work 40-hour weeks and my cost of living is about 20-30% lower than there.
- pishpash 8y agoThis is a real problem. But if burndown charts can be translated into dollars, this might be noticeable.
- Amygaz 8y agoIt can and it has been for academic reasons. But no employer tracks that, not even in academia... I can’t find the reference I’m looking for, but cost associated with turn over rate due to narcissists is apparently as high as taking care is ASD. I would imagine turn over rate associated with burnouts not due to narcissism, but simply poor & short term management & vision to be at least on par.
- mcny 8y agoAcademia is the worst offendor when it comes to overworking junior people like teaching assistants...