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Soda is a fungible commodity. People are not.
by minikites 6y ago
Soda is a fungible commodity. People are not.
- flak48 6y agoI would argue most people in a organization actually are fungible, especially the more junior they are. At least in software. It's not a coincidence that conversations around the number of engineers/designers required for a project commonly end up referring to them as 'resources' in most companies. Since algorithm interviews are the current norm for filtering, there are a huge swathes of people who are just as good at beating such interviews but never got the chance due to their location.
- aiisjustanif 6y agoSomeone decided to drink the kool-aid the PM is selling. While business is business and we are not family. We are deeply human, don't ever refer to people as a resource if you want a more healthy working environment.. that goes for any industry or company.
- rsweeney21 6y agoSo if you quit your job, the company... A) will be irreparably harmed and have to cease operations. B) will hire a replacement and be fine. (Hint: It's B)
- disgruntledphd2 6y agoAs my Dad always said, the graveyards are full of indispensable people :)