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This is an amazing response. In particular this.

>> "Disrespect current processes. What you call “legacy code” was done for a reason, is generating revenue, solving real world problems, and the reason you have a job"

I'd summarize and simplify your "What to do" by simply saying: Be curious but not annoying.

We have an extremely background (3x Founder/CTO + A bunch of other things). The largest issue I would find with new hires is simply a lack of curiosity and a desire to "perfect" everything without an appreciation for "why". It comes across as extremely arrogant and ignorant, and even more so when the individual becomes frustrated when they're not given free reign to implement their suggestions.




I'm curious what word was missing from this

> We have an extremely ??? background (3x Founder/CTO + A bunch of other things).


lol...weird brain fart: "similar" was the word i was hunting for




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