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Bullshit. I can believe that programmers have unique skills, and also believe that companies don't give a shit about that, and largely try to treat them like re
by s73v3r 12y ago
Bullshit. I can believe that programmers have unique skills, and also believe that companies don't give a shit about that, and largely try to treat them like replaceable parts.
- smil 12y agoBoth are correct. It's cyclical, or rather a matter of social evolution. Private enterprises will always look for and highly reward unique individuals whose skills will significantly increase their earnings/effectiveness and give them an edge over the competition. At the same time, private enterprise tries to standardize processes and jobs, so that no individual employee will be of outsized importance (other than the owners), and they will try to extend the unique skill to their other employees, thereby making it less scarce, lowering its cost. Years down the road when that skill is common place, it all starts anew with another skillset being introduced.