> I shouldn't have to say this but actual competence matters Why? Most people are just trying to get by and enjoy life as much as they can. I spend 40+ hours

> I shouldn't have to say this but actual competence matters Why? Most people are just trying to get by and enjoy life as much as they can. I spend 40+ hours a week with the people I work with. I'm absolutely going to optimize for working with people I like more than their competence. 99% of us aren't working on life-or-death projects.