Ask HN: Are most of us developers lying about how much work we do?

Re:Ask HN: Are most of us developers lying about how much wo... by fernandotakai on Thursday December 16, 2021 @01:54PM (#29582210)

ha! my wife once asked why i was speaking english while showering.

i told her that 1. i can only think in english when thinking about work and 2. saying stuff out loud helps me organize my thoughts and this is specially easy while showering because i don't really have to concentrate.

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Re:Ask HN: Are most of us developers lying about how much wo... by meigwilym on Friday December 17, 2021 @04:38AM (#29589926)

Interesting! What is your first language? Do you speak any others? Was learning English a natural part of growing up, or was it formally taught to you?

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Re:Ask HN: Are most of us developers lying about how much wo... by viceroyalbean on Friday December 17, 2021 @09:35AM (#29592688)

I do the exact same thing, though my internal monologue is like 95% English (not a native speaker). I talk to myself out loud when thinking, but my wife thinks it's weird so I only do it when alone.

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Re:Ask HN: Are most of us developers lying about how much wo... by bncy on Friday December 17, 2021 @07:11AM (#29591126)

Same here, I do that even when coding, helps me with processing stuff in real time.

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