> In my experience, the programming industry doesn't tolerate people like that
good observation :)
business doesn't work like that. the industry is always on the lookout for people who work hard, make sacrifices and get things done and who treat the work and the company and its wellbeing as their own (except when it comes to money)
"our tools don't matter. All code turns into shit " - most hilarious phrasing. I've recently adapted this philosophy and this helps me ship !!
ps : any chance of getting to see your blog archives ?
pps : this whole response thread has turned very religious !!!
I think a good way to classify the two is :"one group feels that others cannot do what I do" and the other group feels "what I can do anyone can do - right away or with learning/time".. and I think this shows up
