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Re:Neoengineers by codemog on Sunday July 05, 2026 @04:43PM (#48797766)
On your own projects, absolutely. At work you’re likely limited by Conway’s law or bureaucracy. So yes, you can expend large effort for no real material gain, or you can save that effort for your own projects.
Re:Neoengineers by chilipepperhott on Sunday July 05, 2026 @04:47PM (#48797799)
I think you're absolutely right. I also think that trying to become a better person is an important part of living a full life. The work I put in during the hours I'm being paid are a part that life.