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> Hire someone if this will be their career-defining role — they are on the cusp of their career... They will do everything it takes to succeed. I have mixed f
by _benj 6y ago
> Hire someone if this will be their career-defining role — they are on the cusp of their career... They will do everything it takes to succeed.
I have mixed feelings about this. One one hand finding people that haven't been spoiled by big tech and are still excited and enthusiastic about making a difference is huge for a company.
But that "they will do everything it takes to succeed" sound like it could be used to the detriment of the employee.
- danielscrubs 6y agoMost younglings are very enthusiastic, it’s usually the process of not being able to go up in the ladder (only so many can be bosses) nor the opportunity to specialize (with acknowledgment from the bosses) that grinds people down and it usually happens within just a couple of years. If your bosses are empathetic and proud, you’ll get way better output than grinding people down for a couple of years and then getting fresh blood. That’s at least my experience from working as a consultant. So check your system first and then get the stars.
- dariusj18 6y agoThere are two types of "younglings". 1. Those that want to refactor the entire codebase and are shot down, and become jaded about the management structure. 2. Those who refactor the entire codebase and learn why they should have been stopped. They then become the managers who stop the next generation.