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Now you must be trolling. Look up the M&M story on snopes, and comeback when you have realized that you got the story completely backwards. Office staff "Runnin

• niggler 14y ago
  Sir, I recommend you actually read it, because that is my exact point. In the M&Ms case, it was to ensure the contracts were read. There were dangerous things going on, and attention to detail is very important. It's not that the bowl itself matters, but if a trivial detail like that is overlooked then it's not known what else is overlooked. Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. The analogy is apt, and i highly recommend you read that site you mentioned because it clearly explains the overarching philosophy.
  • encoderer 14y ago
    > Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. > The analogy is apt, No man, I'm sorry, that analogy is shit. The fact that I don't think twice about getting new / upgraded / better equipment means that I care about not having my ability inhibited by something as absurdly cheap compared to my salary as peripherals and a new macbook. I think you really are looking at the Van Halen analogy backwards: If you, the employer, are reluctant to spend a few more bucks to ensure your investment in my time is as enjoyable as possible, then what other corners are you willing to cut?