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GlideCleanser
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GlideCleanser
10y ago
See, conversely I can think of semi-legitimate arguments arguing the opposite - which may explain why these patterns are so entrenched in the modern workplace. > Do not promote based on tenure Maybe not solely on tenure ala the governm
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GlideCleanser
10y ago
> The conversation should go like this: I think you're missing the end to that conversation: >PM: "Ok, we don't have 6 weeks. I can give you 4, but we're just gonna have to make do." > Dev: "Okay, whic
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GlideCleanser
10y ago
> Presumably developers are the one's estimating how long things take. This is not meant as a slight: I think you're grossly unfamiliar with software development outside of engineering-driven companies. It's pretty much a
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GlideCleanser
10y ago
> Whenever anyone at all asks you where you work, you just be evasive. That's a pretty mentally taxing adjustment for most people to make. It's also incredibly awkward when engaging in small talk with new people. Being evasive
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GlideCleanser
10y ago
> you can simply NOT tell your old employer that you got a new job. You also have to avoid: 1) Telling your old co-workers 2) Mentioning or updating anything on social media. Even if you're not "friends" with old co-worker
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GlideCleanser
11y ago
> There's more to being CEO (and head coach, to continue my analogy) than technical proficiency and strategic capability. Eh, not that I totally disagree with you, but I dunno that that's really true. There are plenty of head c