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Re:My guiding principles after 20 years of programming (2020) by tdrgabi on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @09:47AM (#30766022)
I give you that, haven't spent much time on coming up with it.

I would like a competent plumber and if he does some fancy work in his spare time and gets even better than great.

But I would raise an eyebrow if beside my work he will also want to be paid for 6 hours he spent in the weekend, experimenting on his bathroom...

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Re:My guiding principles after 20 years of programming (2020) by codebje on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @04:35PM (#30771162)
I wouldn't expect to have professional development overtly included in a short term contract, either. I'd expect a much higher hourly rate to pay for it though, amongst other things.

I'd expect if the plumber worked for a plumbing company they'd probably invest some time and money into skills growth, and pay for it out of the money they charge you.

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