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Re:You're not a senior engineer until you've worked on a leg... by chasd00 on Monday February 17, 2025 @06:05PM (#43084118)
> Be vulnerable yourself?

Being vulnerable to an insecure, arrogant, asshole just means becoming a doormat. Ask anyone from an abusive relationship.

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Re:You're not a senior engineer until you've worked on a leg... by dwaltrip on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @12:13AM (#43086280)
Being vulnerable is not the same thing as not having boundaries.
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Re:You're not a senior engineer until you've worked on a leg... by cnity on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @09:00AM (#43089523)
Exactly this. Strong back, soft front.
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Re:You're not a senior engineer until you've worked on a leg... by dwaltrip on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @01:13PM (#43093116)
Ooh I like that one, I’m gonna remember that.
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