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I worked years ago in defense contracting, and remember being treated in a hostile fashion for admitting I was an Obama supporter. Mostly good people, but supe
by JPKab 6y ago
I worked years ago in defense contracting, and remember being treated in a hostile fashion for admitting I was an Obama supporter.
Mostly good people, but super isolating when they would talk politics.
And I should note, that the pattern I noticed then and notice now with my mindlessly, tribally left colleagues who are mirror images of the right wing lemmings in defense:
People who are really into politics at work are mediocre at best, borderline incompetent more often. Anecdotal of course, but I honestly don't think basecamp will be impacted badly by this months down the road.
I don't see a single standout amongst the folks leaving. Sorry.
- predaking 5y ago“I don’t see a single standout among the folks leaving” (emphasis mine) Considering that those folks include one of the Rails core contributors, the Head of Design, and the Head of Marketing, either: A) you’re mistaken in your read B) you’re not mistaken, and Basecamp made some massive hiring and staffing flaws including but not limited to who they put in leadership positions I’m not saying which is which, just pointing out the limited possibilities.
- JPKab 5y agoFair point on Rails core contrib. I was definitely wrong on that.
- predaking 5y agoLOL I take it you’re not a fan of design or marketing by this response? ;) (Just having fun btw and not meaning to insult/offend)
- JPKab 5y agoIndeed. I respect designers, but they can go too far (jony I've with the obsession with thinness). Basecamps business isn't at risk from that change. Marketing: No comment.