Re: developers life

On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Nathan Rixham <nrixham@gmail.com> wrote: > well just for the hell of it; and because I'm feeling worn.. > > anybody else find the following true when you're a developer? > > - frequent bursts of side-tracking onto more interesting subjects of course > > - vast amount of inhuman focus, followed by inability to remain focussed uh? > > - general tendancy to keep taking on projects, often for no good reason can't get enough > > - inability to flip out of work mode at 5pm like the rest of the world what, you mean they finish at 5? lazy bastards! > > -- [sub] not feeling normal unless worked you've extra; while other > professions demand overtime as little as an extra 15 minutes > - constant learning (positive thing) always, flex & php at the moment > > - unlimited skill scope, if its on a computer you'll give it a go try anything once! > > - amazing ability to prioritise (the wrong things) thank god for management, esp when the boss has ADD! > > - all projects suddenly become uninteresting and all motivation is lost at > approx 65-85 percent completion You mean its supposed to get to 100% completion. But then how would I keep getting paid if the project can drag on for 3 years? > > - the code seems more important than the app (even though its not) Code is always the most important > > - lots more but lost interest / focus > > > > regards :-) > > i so have more important things to do > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > > -- Bastien Cat, the other other white meat