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Re:What “full stack” really means to the job market by current_call on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @04:23PM (#12168508)
This idea that programmers have to work 18-hour days just to avoid becoming substandard is idiotic.

Is it stupid because it isn't true or is it stupid because you don't want it to be true?

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Re:What “full stack” really means to the job market by ScaryRacoon on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @04:46PM (#12168614)
It isn't true. If you use your time wisely then you will be just fine. If your employer doesn't give you the time/budget for on-going education, then you need to look for a new employer.
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Re:What “full stack” really means to the job market by beachstartup on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @05:07PM (#12168735)
it's stupid because it isn't true.

the best and most productive programmers i know have lots of other hobbies and interests, both cerebral and physical. they are intellectually gifted people.

if you need to try that hard, maybe you're just not that smart. i learned that early, because i'm not that smart, and working 18 hours a day sure as hell didn't fix that.

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Re:What “full stack” really means to the job market by current_call on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @05:40PM (#12168919)
>if you need to try that hard

Do people who program in their spare time usually work 18 hour days?

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