> If you can look at it as a learning experience that's fine as well. A gambling addiction is also something you get from (in)appropriate learning experiences.

> If you can look at it as a learning experience that's fine as well. A gambling addiction is also something you get from (in)appropriate learning experiences.. I think Nordvig's view of programming and materials that fit a longer view of learning good style are likely to work against getting a job in this climate. You are more or less demonstrating your willingness to embrace the anti-patterns a company holds dear to the point that you could be stuck with them without even being considered for the job.