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> Lots of devs really believe that they have a duty to the company I don't think it's just devs, it seems like a broader "tech culture" or "startup culture" t

by hbn 4y ago

> Lots of devs really believe that they have a duty to the company I don't think it's just devs, it seems like a broader "tech culture" or "startup culture" thing, where everyone acting like they're in some weird cult, fully devoted to their company is their entire personality. I did an internship at a place like that in university. It was generally a fine place but it was weird how I added some people I worked with on social media (something I rarely do now) and ALL of their posts were about the company. I don't know if it was ass-kissing for promotions or something but it always felt weird and alien to me. It wasn't even a particularly small company where everyone knew each other, it was like 300 people across multiple floors of a building. I think it's probably runoff from everyone trying to be 2009 Google. Would you believe there was a foosball table, and an open work area? Wacky!

SpicyLemonZest 4y ago
What you’re seeing is actually a remnant of pre-startup culture. In late 20th century corporate America, there was no social media, but it was 100% expected that someone serious about their career would passionately describe how they’re working at the best company ever and they’re so lucky to have a chance to be there. If anything, the innovation of tech culture is the idea that being mercenary is even an option for getting ahead in your career.
johnvanommen 4y ago
> I don't think it's just devs, it seems like a broader "tech culture" or "startup culture" thing, where everyone acting like they're in some weird cult, fully devoted to their company is their entire personality. For me, a Big Red Flag in job interviews is when a potential employer says "this place is a family." I already have a family - I don't want to work somewhere where they expect that my entire life will be consumed by my employer because "we're family."
- neon_electro 4y ago
  Families do not hire and fire.

by hbn 4y ago

SpicyLemonZest 4y ago

What you’re seeing is actually a remnant of pre-startup culture. In late 20th century corporate America, there was no social media, but it was 100% expected that someone serious about their career would passionately describe how they’re working at the best company ever and they’re so lucky to have a chance to be there. If anything, the innovation of tech culture is the idea that being mercenary is even an option for getting ahead in your career.

johnvanommen 4y ago

> I don't think it's just devs, it seems like a broader "tech culture" or "startup culture" thing, where everyone acting like they're in some weird cult, fully devoted to their company is their entire personality. For me, a Big Red Flag in job interviews is when a potential employer says "this place is a family." I already have a family - I don't want to work somewhere where they expect that my entire life will be consumed by my employer because "we're family."

neon_electro 4y ago
Families do not hire and fire.