Re:Visualizing How Developers Rate Their Own Programming Skills
by nitrogen on Tuesday November 29, 2016 @01:22AM
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If that supposed 1%er (all else being equal like negotiating skill, personality, etc.) is making less money or receiving less respect, then yes, that's a fair perspective.
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Re:Visualizing How Developers Rate Their Own Programming Skills
by ramblerman on Tuesday November 29, 2016 @02:02AM
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shouldn't the 1%er move up rather than criticise the rest down?
I mean by definition there are only so many 1%ers to go around to fill up top spots.
Re:Visualizing How Developers Rate Their Own Programming Skills
by nitrogen on Tuesday November 29, 2016 @03:22AM
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In theory yes, but the world isn't strictly meritocratic. Age, school (or lack thereof), social connections, height, attractiveness, clothing style, voice, accent, social class, birthplace, medical conditions, and other non-work-related attributes can still affect a person's achievements.