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Want to argue this point >>But I also think that HN overestimates the ability for single engineers to upend the goals of an entire organization. In the real wo
by burnished 5y ago
Want to argue this point
>>But I also think that HN overestimates the ability for single engineers to upend the goals of an entire organization. In the real world, if a company wants to automate anything and they’re paying well, there will be a line of engineers out the door applying to get it done.
Either the work is difficult, and few people can do it (hence the price tag on engineering salaries) or it isn't. But if it is, then even a few refusals can effectively shut down a project. 'oh theres a line out the door' gets given as a weak excuse from people who have zero threat to their security, and I'd rather never hear it again.