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A lot of tech companies let their engineers choose between something like an X1 Carbon or a Macbook. Lots of tech workers, in my experience, actually choose a
by nly 5y ago
A lot of tech companies let their engineers choose between something like an X1 Carbon or a Macbook.
Lots of tech workers, in my experience, actually choose a Macbook for work because they really want to use a slick, luxury device and can't justify the cost for personal use... particularly given how many of them actually use their work laptops for personal tasks in off hours.
I think HN underestimates how many SWE's actually don't do much programming or use their personal computers for much at all. Particularly those with families.
- krzyk 5y ago> I think HN underestimates how many SWE's actually don't do much programming or use their personal computers for much at all. Particularly those with families. This. I haven't owned personal computer for 10 years now, always use laptop I get from work.
- jsjohnst 5y ago> This. I haven't owned personal computer for 10 years now, always use laptop I get from work. While a lot of folks do this, it’s such a terrible practice from your perspective (the company essentially owns your personal data) and the company’s (way higher risk). It’s not something I’d do, let alone brag about as if it’s a good thing, if I were you.