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All that is also true. In both cases, it's not about the quality of the engineer or the work. Also, sociopaths exist and they are often in management. But in
by ebiester 3y ago
All that is also true. In both cases, it's not about the quality of the engineer or the work.
Also, sociopaths exist and they are often in management.
But in both cases, the key insight is that layoffs are often past the control of the engineer.
- lazide 3y agoYup, definitely. Often not only past the engineers control, but sometimes even past the control of the immediate management chain. With the caveat that everyone responsible is also going to attempt to deny/deflect/reverse victim and offender, etc. It’s amazing how ‘helpless’ some management/execs get when unpleasant decisions need to be made.