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My saddest interaction recently was with a friend with a 1st class degree in computing and several years experience in software engineering in many prestigious

My saddest interaction recently was with a friend with a 1st class degree in computing and several years experience in software engineering in many prestigious companies. I asked if he had tried out Claude code or anything similar. His answer: My company has scheduled a training course in that so I'll wait :(

westmeal 4mo ago
I don't get what's sad about that
wartywhoa23 4mo ago
So sad indeed, a man is left out in the cold waiting for his turn to receive a stochastic-brain-implant-as-a-service.
wise_young_man 4mo ago
It’s sad to you that they have a life outside of work?
- shimman 4mo ago
  It's the VC mind rot, the only thing that matters in life is working apparently. A sad existence indeed but you need a cohort to exploit if you're gonna make the next unicorn for cashing out.
rrr_oh_man 4mo ago
> in many prestigious companies That's the hint. Most companies >50 employees suck.
- surajrmal 4mo ago
  Bold claim. I have the opposite experience. On this site I imagine most folks will agree with you, but there are a lot of folks who choose to work at larger companies over small ones.
  - calgoo 4mo ago
    I have worked for enterprise companies all my life, they are all a horrible mess of people trying to play 4d chess to get a promotion and look good. They do offer better life / work balance, so if you are not a workaholic like the startup / SF crowd, then its actually a decent job. Just remember to enjoy the life outside the office, with people that are not from the office and you will be fine.
dvfjsdhgfv 4mo ago
It's hard to detect sarcasm these days but in case you're being serious, not everybody will share your feelings.
- 3daH17 4mo ago
  He is serious. He has an AI company with a vibe coded website. All positive comments here come from the financially invested or the near-retirement people who need cognitive assistance and are willing to sell out future generations.
zer0tonin 4mo ago
This site really has become a parody of itself.

westmeal 4mo ago

I don't get what's sad about that

wartywhoa23 4mo ago

So sad indeed, a man is left out in the cold waiting for his turn to receive a stochastic-brain-implant-as-a-service.

wise_young_man 4mo ago

It’s sad to you that they have a life outside of work?

shimman 4mo ago
It's the VC mind rot, the only thing that matters in life is working apparently. A sad existence indeed but you need a cohort to exploit if you're gonna make the next unicorn for cashing out.

rrr_oh_man 4mo ago

> in many prestigious companies That's the hint. Most companies >50 employees suck.

surajrmal 4mo ago
Bold claim. I have the opposite experience. On this site I imagine most folks will agree with you, but there are a lot of folks who choose to work at larger companies over small ones.
- calgoo 4mo ago
  I have worked for enterprise companies all my life, they are all a horrible mess of people trying to play 4d chess to get a promotion and look good. They do offer better life / work balance, so if you are not a workaholic like the startup / SF crowd, then its actually a decent job. Just remember to enjoy the life outside the office, with people that are not from the office and you will be fine.

dvfjsdhgfv 4mo ago

It's hard to detect sarcasm these days but in case you're being serious, not everybody will share your feelings.

3daH17 4mo ago
He is serious. He has an AI company with a vibe coded website. All positive comments here come from the financially invested or the near-retirement people who need cognitive assistance and are willing to sell out future generations.

zer0tonin 4mo ago

This site really has become a parody of itself.