port98

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   by port98 11y ago

   All these lists of what we have and haven't seen are merely anecdotal. That Tim Bray (and others in the last thread) has not seen it does not mean it never happens. Conversely, while I have seen people crying and get a superficial 7-d
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   by port98 11y ago

   It's not so great for software devs, actually. 1) Zero paternal leave. This may lead to subconscious hiring bias for men b/c you know they can't take paid leave. I'm surprised the S-team permits this, but I think they&
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   by port98 12y ago

   At least for Obidos $20/day, $13 with pass, $8 with pass + reimbursement. The pass wait list is, what 9 months now? You'll probably be in a new building by the time you get it.
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   by port98 12y ago

   Occasionally, some shine and go on to make their mark in the industry. Yegge has been mentioned in this thread, but Spolsky as well: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/items/2006/06/16.html
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   by port98 12y ago

   > What is wrong in the culture / education of engineering that people have to be taught this after they start working? Whatever "customer experience" means is specific to an industry/company, not a universally agreed