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Re:How computer programming became the worst choice of career by 0x1DEADCA0 on Sunday February 21, 2021 @09:46AM (#26213768)
It is possible for a programmer and a janitor to both not like their jobs and voice their opinions online about why.
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Re:How computer programming became the worst choice of career by bumby on Sunday February 21, 2021 @09:52AM (#26213822)
I think that misses the OP’s point. They point to the lack on “innate” or intrinsic value in the job. In other words, the article seems to be selecting the wrong metric in determining a career choice that is meant to maximize happiness
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Re:How computer programming became the worst choice of career by atoav on Sunday February 21, 2021 @09:50AM (#26213806)
Yeah but one of the two is in the position to easily change careers while the other isn't.
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Re:How computer programming became the worst choice of career by foogazi on Sunday February 21, 2021 @01:03PM (#26215576)
Which one?
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