Re:The Bulk of Software Engineering in 2018 Is Just Plumbing
by bsder on Sunday July 08, 2018 @06:18PM
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> We've been conditioned to believe that trades such as plumbing, carpentry, construction, etc. are beneath high IQ people
This is a rational reaction, actually.
The problem with he "trades" is that they are often very physically demanding and take a great toll on your body over the years. They also often have a very high potential for debilitating injury.
A 70 year old programmer is no longer rare. A 70 year old tradesman is a unicorn.
This is a rational reaction, actually.
The problem with he "trades" is that they are often very physically demanding and take a great toll on your body over the years. They also often have a very high potential for debilitating injury.
A 70 year old programmer is no longer rare. A 70 year old tradesman is a unicorn.