> Tell someone you are a software developer and, if they are not in tech, there is often a small moment of admiration. That used to be true, but isn't anymore.

> Tell someone you are a software developer and, if they are not in tech, there is often a small moment of admiration. That used to be true, but isn't anymore. Now it will often get you the side-eye instead. I've taken to not admitting to people that I'm a dev until/unless they get know me better first.