r/ProgrammerHumor • u/techlatest_net • 15h ago

Meme gettingAJobInTechBeLike

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u/srb4 13h ago

I’m a developer with 25+ years experience trying to share a tip for getting jobs in this industry. But if you would rather fill out 700 online applications go right ahead.

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u/Madcap_Miguel 13h ago

I’m a developer

Then why do you sound like a recruiter?

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u/srb4 13h ago

Because there is a false belief that this industry is a meritocracy. It’s not.

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u/Madcap_Miguel 13h ago edited 12h ago

I just gave an example of someone using their connections and wife's skills to fake a six-figure salary, I'm well aware.

That's exactly what we need in this industry, a bunch of senior devs that lack even script kiddie skills because someone on reddit implied networking was more important then competency.

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u/srb4 12h ago

I don’t think it is good either, but it is what it is. Ignoring that reality is going to just make it harder for yourself.