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I interned somewhere where I wrote a 56k modem codec decoder. That particular codec relies on decompression by streaming bits out, which is something awful. Was

I interned somewhere where I wrote a 56k modem codec decoder. That particular codec relies on decompression by streaming bits out, which is something awful. Was able to deliver it by summer’s end. After I graduated college in 2004, they hired me at 50k. I didn’t know my value.

agumonkey 3y ago
> I didn’t know my value. which is one the important point yet a very difficult information to get what is mind blowing is how ignorant but somehow subconsciously proud (dunnig-kruger kind of way) will bully themselves into higher salaries (I've seen them repeatedly) while the good working, caring craftman will not and stagnate at lower pay. worst of all is when the low skill guy becomes your boss..