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I think there may be a glut of potentially good software engineers. In fact, I know several high-IQ programmers who are skilled, but sadly, probably unemployab
by ap22213 14y ago
I think there may be a glut of potentially good software engineers. In fact, I know several high-IQ programmers who are skilled, but sadly, probably unemployable.
I think the problem seems to be (at least) four-fold. 1. They don't have the prerequisite cultural background. 2. They are self-motivated to pursue their own creativity but less interested in others'. 3. They don't have a fondness for excess money. 4. They have a hard time being obedient and subordinate.
Maybe controversial, but the way I see it.
- paulbaumgart 14y agoThere is absolutely a market for really good creative people who aren't obedient or subordinate. You have to be able to back up your disobedience with results, though.
- tomkarlo 14y agoBuilding "business-scale" software is almost always a team effort. It doesn't matter how brilliant someone is if they can't work well with their team; in fact it's generally a recipe for disaster. 2 and 4 here are deal breakers for any decent software team. The ability to "disagree and commit" is crucial for members of any team that want to both express creativity, but deliver results.