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Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for ... by terminalcommand on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @11:57AM (#12901823)
That's true, most of the time I only say that "I'm good with computers". Nobody understands.

But sometimes, it slips out inevitably.

Regaining your image or just being able to hold your head high requires great effort.

Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for ... by eonw on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @02:18PM (#12903109)
i try to never let it slip at work that i went to college for graphic design, can shoot great photography, am very proficient in photoshop, do UI/UX design and edit video as well... the things i really dislike doing on a professional level but love to do in my spare time, i don't let on about at work, don't want to muddy the waters. the places where i did let it slip, ended up wanting me to do all that kind of stuff so they didn't have to outsource it or go to another team.