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Re:8 Hard truths I learned when I got laid off from my SWE job by whoIsYou on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @03:58PM (#34165862)
Seconding this. I'm wondering if the person you are replying to might be having a bit of a dunning kruger issue

I only recommend the people that I have worked with that I would want to work with again. Not because of loyalty, but because they are good, and will make me look good for recommending them

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Re:8 Hard truths I learned when I got laid off from my SWE job by throwaway2037 on Thursday December 29, 2022 @03:57AM (#34170829)
To clarify for other users, "dunning kruger issue" means:

    The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias[2] whereby people with low ability, expertise, or experience regarding a certain type of task or area of knowledge tend to overestimate their ability or knowledge. Some researchers also include in their definition the opposite effect for high performers: their tendency to underestimate their skills.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
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