I strongly agree with 99% of this post. But I don't agree with the:
"Three weeks vacation? Not going to happen."
It doesn't cost you anything to offer a decent amount of vacation. That's probably the best way to avoid burning out your highly motivated hackers. Give them some time off when they need it and they'll come back with even more energy and drive.
"Three weeks vacation? Not going to happen."
It doesn't cost you anything to offer a decent amount of vacation. That's probably the best way to avoid burning out your highly motivated hackers. Give them some time off when they need it and they'll come back with even more energy and drive.