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blashyrk | 4 months ago

> coding is the means to an end

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> doesn't add value

What about intrinsic value? So many programmers on HN seem to just want to be MBAs in their heart of hearts

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NeutralCrane|4 months ago

Some of you have never been laid off and it shows.

Intrinsic value is great, where achievable. Companies do not care at all about intrinsic value. I take pride in my work and my craft to the extent I am allowed to, but the reality is that those of us who can’t adapt to the businesses desires will be made obsolete and cut loose, regardless of whatever values we hold.