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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by mytailorisrich on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @08:36AM (#38190084)
No, this is being realistic. Time makes the tinted glasses go away.

This would be the same with another career.

It doesn't mean he does not like what he does, just that it sees the reality of working in an organisation.

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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by JohnFen on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @09:20AM (#38190611)
I don't know. I've been doing this for over 30 years and that seems far more cynical to me than realistic.
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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by hello_moto on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @09:28AM (#38190736)
I've been doing half of yours and I found that the advise is more realistic and I'm doing exactly all the points he listed but still love my job.
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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by cynicauliflower on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @09:43AM (#38191004)
To some extent presenting a cynical affect is seen as intelligent, or “cool”. The poster claims they like the work, so I’d just take them at their word.
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