Subj : Re: do serious programmers have a life?
To   : comp.lang.c++,comp.programming
From : Randy Howard
Date : Sun Sep 25 2005 01:25 am

Baxter wrote
(in article <11jbm5fo7ijspca@corp.supernews.com>):

>> Despite the stereotype you seem to wish to reinforce, it's not
>> really accurate.
> 
> Actually, you're the one perpetuating a stereotype.

You're not paying attention then.

>>> My co-worker puts in a late-nighter, but at
>>> noon the next day we're at the same point - I've got as much finished,
>>> working code as he does.
>> 
>> Then he probably isn't cut out for that kind of work schedule
>> either.
> 
> This has pretty much been the case with everyone that I worked with that put
> in long hours.

Note that I never said anyone should work all day and all night 
as the extreme examples people are raising in this thread.

> It's a myth that you have to work long hours to show dedication.

I simply don't believe that 9 or 10 hours fairly regularly, or 
even 12 in a pinch is a big deal.  There is nothing magical 
about "40" in a week.


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Randy Howard (2reply remove FOOBAR)

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