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		Dudester230602 on Nov 5, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: For developers under pressure, it’s better for bug... There are two kinds of developers: A - puts a brand new project on CV and moves on before go-live. B - stays behind to handle going-live issues and maintain. Guess which kind sees pay growth and promotions?

flashback2199 on Nov 5, 2023 | [–]

I would be freaked out building a career on top of a pile of things I don't know how to do

anotherhue on Nov 5, 2023 | | [–]

Not management material.

flashback2199 on Nov 6, 2023 | | | [–]

It's a problem of motivation, alright? Now, if I work my ass off and Initech ships a few extra units, I don't see another dime!

qaq on Nov 5, 2023 | [–]

A

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