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Stompy · 01-13-2005, 08:12 AM

Looking back on it, when I first started programming as a job, I didn't know SHIT.

I knew "textboox" programming, which is basically equivalent to going through a "Teach yourself [whatever] in 24 hours" type of thing - that's how much experience I had.

Over time, I learned and adapted to what I had to do. 8 years later, still a programmer, and I'm damn good at it.

A lot of people apply to jobs (and get hired!) they aren't qualified for, especially management or higher-up type positions. We had a COO here for a while who was pretty worthless and didn't do a single thing - he just had the ability to sell himself well, and made a pretty penny doing so. I think some people are just good bullshitters, and ultimately when they get hired, they don't know dick.

I see it all the time, and I seriously believe that's how most of the corporate world works.

01-13-2005, 08:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stompy Banned from being Banned Location: Donkey	Looking back on it, when I first started programming as a job, I didn't know SHIT. I knew "textboox" programming, which is basically equivalent to going through a "Teach yourself [whatever] in 24 hours" type of thing - that's how much experience I had. Over time, I learned and adapted to what I had to do. 8 years later, still a programmer, and I'm damn good at it. A lot of people apply to jobs (and get hired!) they aren't qualified for, especially management or higher-up type positions. We had a COO here for a while who was pretty worthless and didn't do a single thing - he just had the ability to sell himself well, and made a pretty penny doing so. I think some people are just good bullshitters, and ultimately when they get hired, they don't know dick. I see it all the time, and I seriously believe that's how most of the corporate world works. __________________ I love lamp.