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posted by Fnord666 on Sunday July 29 2018, @04:27PM   Printer-friendly
from the certified-rockstar-developer dept.

Submitted via IRC for TheMightyBuzzard

If you have ever worked in software-related industries, the chances are that the word “Rockstar” will elicit a visceral reaction. It’s a word used by a Certain Type Of Manager for an elite software developer who’s so 1337 they don’t play by the rules of ordinary mortals. In reality it’s use is invariably an indication of trouble ahead, either from clueless startups or troublesome rockstar developers making a toxic atmosphere for the mere members of the backing band. Hackaday has a team that brings together a huge breadth of experience, and we’ve been there.

Think I'll stick to being a roadie developer. You know, get my job done so other people can do theirs.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2018/07/28/become-the-rockstar-developer-youve-always-dreamed-of-being/


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 30 2018, @03:18PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 30 2018, @03:18PM (#714755)

    Whatever. Many jobs that never used to require degrees now require them. That doesn't mean there are no employers that do not require degrees, but they are fewer in number. I own my own business anyway, so it's not currently an issue.

  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday July 30 2018, @03:25PM

    Fewer != few. There are a hell of a lot of tech jobs outside large-to-giant corporations and almost none of them require anything but demonstrable competence.

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