If you think computer technology is full of mean people, try working in finance.
Finance: saying "you fucked up" means "I respect you enough to offer honest criticism, and here's what you did that I don't like."
Tech startup: saying "you're awesome" means "I'd slit your throat for a 0.05%[0] more in equity. You're awesome because I'll get promoted at your expense."
[0] A nickel. As in, Shadow from FF6 and "He'd slit his mama's throat for..."
Finance: saying "you fucked up" means "I respect you enough to offer honest criticism, and here's what you did that I don't like."
Tech startup: saying "you're awesome" means "I'd slit your throat for a 0.05%[0] more in equity. You're awesome because I'll get promoted at your expense."
[0] A nickel. As in, Shadow from FF6 and "He'd slit his mama's throat for..."