>Nothing that we do is so unique that another competent engineer shouldn't be able to fill in for you when you are having an off day. There is a big difference

>Nothing that we do is so unique that another competent engineer shouldn't be able to fill in for you when you are having an off day. There is a big difference between filling in someone on an off day, and actually taking over their job. It's only felt over weeks and months. "Consistent, careful, workmanlike": this does not describe the kind of software built by most teams, but it does describe the work of good individuals.