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Re:The GM strike is really about the switch to electric cars by robocat on Saturday October 05, 2019 @03:42PM (#21167491)
> In my case, that's come with a never-ending need to constantly retool: new languages, new SDKs, new device types, new APIs, etc., etc.

I think over time those things are not as significant as the changes in disciplines (titles?) or verticals. E.g. Changing from an embedded SE to front end UX is more difficult than the languages or tools involved.

Edit: is it harder to retrain from front end to embedded? I've traveled the ≈embedded to ≈ux road (via ≈applications). From ≈employee land to ≈owner land.

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Re:The GM strike is really about the switch to electric cars by chronotis on Saturday October 05, 2019 @04:14PM (#21167664)
True, and (so far for me, anyway) it's usually been a slow-motion transition so there's been enough time to get ahead of the wave. Or at least keep up with it...as long as you're paying attention.
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