Re:I wanted to build vertical SaaS for pest control, so I to...
by intrasight on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @08:39AM
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> you have ever
That's way too strong. I would say "if you've ever done it and had an issue and not learned from the mistake then you're too stupid".
The trades differ from software and that there's a lot more "learning on the job" and making rookie mistakes in terms of how the physical world works.
There is learning on the job with software, but it's a much smaller component and much of that is being replaced with AI skills.
Re:I wanted to build vertical SaaS for pest control, so I to...
by DrewADesign on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @09:52AM
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There are some really important distinctions in the types of smart we’re talking about, here.
Re:I wanted to build vertical SaaS for pest control, so I to...
by SoftTalker on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @01:25PM
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Well to be fair the risk of "npm install on your daily driver without sand boxing" is that you might have to wipe and reinstall everything, or even deal with a persistent malware and loss of data. There's no risk of going home missing a limb. That sort of risk does tend to grab your attention a lot more.
Fine. I'll say it: developers aren't smart enough to survive a blue collar environment.
My credentials? I worked in a factory in my youth. 12hr shifts, nightshift only, 7 days a week, on assembly lines.
Your average developer is definitely not risk averse enough to keep all their limbs. Where I worked, two people on two different lines lost limbs.
If you have ever used npm install on your daily driver without sand boxing it, you're too stupid to work in a factory.