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The reality of working in tech: We're not hired to write code (2023)

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123 points foxfired | 1 comments | 03 Apr 25 00:53 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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arealaccount ◴[03 Apr 25 02:08 UTC] No.43563932[source]▶
In the same way a nascar driver isn’t hired to drive, but hired to win races.

Feels sorta pedantic.

Fun read nonetheless.

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1. defrost ◴[03 Apr 25 02:35 UTC] No.43564082[source]▶
More in the manner a foreman is hired to deliver cars to end customers.

A nascar driver seems like overkill, competent drivers that can deliver cars without speeding, truck drivers that can load up and move 10 cars at a time, managing a team of subcontractors who can drive on demand as needed, etc. all seem like better options.