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Re:Googler... ex-Googler by JKCalhoun on Monday April 14, 2025 @08:11AM (#43680428)
And while I was still employed as a seasoned developer (before recently retiring) I felt it was my role to pass along some of my cynicism to the new hires and younger devs. Some of them seemed a little surprised to see me call bullshit in a group meeting. (Good luck to you boys and girls.)
Re:Googler... ex-Googler by pton_xd on Monday April 14, 2025 @03:53PM (#43685549)
Meanwhile, they all roll their eyes at the "jaded greybeard" advice. I know, because many years ago I was doing the eye rolling. I guess some lessons really can only be learned through experience.
Re:Googler... ex-Googler by JKCalhoun on Monday April 14, 2025 @07:09PM (#43687282)
I like to think they'll remember some day.
Re:Googler... ex-Googler by int_19h on Monday April 14, 2025 @10:17PM (#43688413)
The important part is that when they see the first thing you warned them about, they remember about all the other things you have also mentioned.