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> Is it only money then? It's always only money. Most developers do not care much about the product they are building.
by romanovcode 7y ago
> Is it only money then?
It's always only money. Most developers do not care much about the product they are building.
- el_dev_hell 7y agoThat's true for (almost) every employee. A good test: would you come into work if you weren't getting paid? Probably not. Sure, you might enjoy what you're doing, but there's a tiny pool of people that would do their job if the money stopped (or was cut significantly).
- UglyToad 7y agoHmm, I'm not sure that's universally true or even true for a majority. Though I might just be in a bubble. I care deeply about what a job would be asking me to build and I will absolutely leave money on the table if the product is immoral (for example gambling, ad tech, software for ICE, most arms manufacturers, most energy companies). Work is unfortunately about 33% of your time on earth and it matters what you do with it, some people are mercenary and only care about money and that's their lookout but your statement reads as a consensus when I don't think it is. If it was no one would work for charities or public schools or public healthcare bodies. In answer to the OP as long as the work isn't actively harmful then it's about quality of Life (and yes, money). No silly 40 hour plus weeks, etc.
- bwb 7y agoI've found that is not true... I've been able to recruit amazing people for less pay in exchange for working with great people, working on hard problem, and creating an environment that is not stressful, if flexible, and generally makes their life easier.