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Early in my career, I wanted "root" on every system I could possibly have it on, and often bristled if I didn't get it. Late in my career, when someone asks me
by downerending 7y ago
Early in my career, I wanted "root" on every system I could possibly have it on, and often bristled if I didn't get it.
Late in my career, when someone asks me if I want "root", I often decline. There's a lot to be said for limiting one's exposure to those risks and having solid plausible deniability if someone hoses some crucial system. (Not to mention being "unable" to access a lot of systems at 3am to help fix messes someone else made.)
- kstrauser 7y agoAbsolutely! I found out I still had access to my account for a previous employer on some random industry website when my 1Password autofilled the login and it worked. I contacted my old boss and asked him to immediately remove my access, and confirmed that I couldn't get in anymore. The last thing I want is for something to change or break, and for them to say "hey, that's funny, our old employee is still logging in..." I actively don't want to have access on things I don't need.