"Of course, the old standbys apply across the board: good personal hygiene, people schmoozing skills, and excellence in sucking-up techniques. But by and large,

"Of course, the old standbys apply across the board: good personal hygiene, people schmoozing skills, and excellence in sucking-up techniques. But by and large, the skills that earn you the big money can be summed up in one neat little bumper-sticker: “Be First. Be Fast. Be Right.” This is disgusting. Big Money? Be First? Did I choose this field to win a popularity contest? In our office, foosball is a key for any new hire; winning the monthly tournament is a big deal and delivers instant cred,” said one developer. Wasn't sure if this was a joke or not.