Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their productivity (2009)

Re:Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their produ... by Joeri on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @12:25PM (#31922346)

I am of the opinion that a developer should always act like a professional, with the best interests of their employer in mind, and that this means doing their best to assure a smooth handover until their very last day of work.

After their last day, if they were fired, all bets are off.

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Re:Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their produ... by ratww on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @02:54PM (#31924258)

> I am of the opinion that a developer should always act like a professional, with the best interests of their employer in mind

Sorry but bets are also off once an employer gives them the middle finger, like in this case.

If someone is admittedly trying to pay you only the minimal amount possible, it is completely reasonable that you also work the minimal amount not to be fired or sued.

It goes both ways.

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Re:Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their produ... by gsibble on Monday July 04, 2022 @11:03AM (#31977796)

They refused me a raise on multiple occassions, worked me for 100 hours a week for 3 months straight, promised me three weeks off when the product launched, which they then renegged on. I quit with no notice to save my mental and physical health which had severely deteriorated.

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Re:Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their produ... by BlargMcLarg on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @12:36PM (#31922494)

So until that day, you basically accept fate if you are put in a bad situation and search around for a better job, should you get baited into taking a bad job.

Surely I don't need to tell you why many people opt for a day-by-day basis instead. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

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